Renato Rocha · [email protected]

June 23, 2021 at 6:41 PM

New Partner Research Now Available!

New Partner Research Now Available! Keep reading for more information on two new reports, new community resources from ILRC, and an exciting webinar from UnidosUS! New Partner Research Now Available! Dear Al…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

June 22, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Webinar TOMORROW on Youth Mobile Response Services

        Webinar: How to keep young people of color safe through Mobile Response   June 23rd, 2-3 pm ET Register Here Join us for a 60-minute webinar on Youth Mobile Response Services - a 24-hour service that supports young people undergoing mental health and…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

June 17, 2021 at 8:41 PM

Recently from CLASP: I ♥️ My Immigrant Family Video Premiere, Juneteenth

On June 14, the Children Thrive Action Network hosted the “I ♥ My Immigrant Family” video premiere event to celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month. The video premiere, hosted by renowned journalist Paola Ramos, featured commentary, performances, and artwork from immigrants and children of immigrants, …

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  CLASP · [email protected]

June 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM

One Week Away! Webinar on Youth Mobile Response Services

        Webinar: How to keep young people of color safe through Mobile Response   June 23rd, 2-3 pm ET Register Here Join us for a 60-minute webinar on Youth Mobile Response Services - a 24-hour service that supports young people undergoing mental health and…

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  Children Thrive Action Network (CTAN) · [email protected]

June 15, 2021 at 1:42 PM

ICYMI: I ♥️ My Immigrant Family Premiere!

Watch the full event here!    In case you missed it: I ♥️ My Immigrant Family Premiere! Did you miss yesterday's “I ♥️ My Immigrant Family” video premiere? Don't worry, you can still watch the full event here.  This video is a celebration of immigrants, led by children of immi…

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

June 10, 2021 at 3:38 PM

A New Deal for Youth - Sign on to our Demands!

          Sign on to our Demands!  Read our Demands Sign on here  On May 26th, New Deal for Youth Changemakers officially unveiled our list of demands across our six core issues areas: Economic Justice and Opportunity, Healing and Well-being, Justice and Safe…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

June 9, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Join Children Thrive Action Network for video premiere, June 14th, 12:00 pm ET

Hosted by Paola Ramos, renowned journalist and author of “Finding Latinx,”        I ❤️ My Immigrant Family Premiere June 14th – 12:00 pm ET The Children Thrive Action Network (CTAN), an initiative anchored by CLASP, is marking Immigrant Heritage Month and Chi…

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  Renato Rocha · [email protected]

June 8, 2021 at 4:55 PM

Webinars to add to your Calendar!

Webinars to add to your Calendar! We are sharing two upcoming and exciting webinars, including an updated Public Charge State of Play webinar from experts from the PIF Coalition.  Webinars to Add to your Calendar!  …

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  CLASP · [email protected]

June 8, 2021 at 4:27 PM

Webinar on June 23rd: Youth Mobile Response Services

        Webinar: How to keep young people of color safe through Mobile Response   June 23rd, 2-3 pm ET Register Here Join us for a 60-minute webinar on Youth Mobile Response Services - a 24-hour service that supports young people undergoing mental health and…

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  CLASP, Income and Work Supports · [email protected]

June 4, 2021 at 1:15 PM

IWS Newsletter: June 2021

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE JUNE 2021   IWS staff and members of the Community Partnership Group (CPG) discuss barriers to program access at MCAP’s Community Action Month Symposium. Read the agenda and speaker bios here. The Child Tax Credi…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

June 3, 2021 at 8:16 PM

Recently from CLASP: 800+ Tune In to Hear Youth Changemakers' Policy Demands

Last week, the New Deal for Youth Changemakers hosted “A New Deal for Youth: Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait,” where they unveiled their policy platform and demands.   This week: 800+ Tune In to Hear Youth Changemakers' Policy Demands   RE…

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  Akosua Meyers · [email protected]

June 2, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Now is the time to make change!

Now is the time to make change!        Dear John,   I want to make sure you didn’t miss Olivia’s very important call-to-action email last week. Over the last several months, CLASP has been working around the clock to effectively develop and advance policy solu…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

June 1, 2021 at 7:53 PM

Mental Health Awareness Month Roundup

        Mental Health Awareness Month Roundup  May was Mental Health Awareness Month. CLASP’s mental health work centers on systems and policy change with an explicit focus on how race and ethnicity affect a person’s interactions with systems and services. W…

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  Brenda and Sixto with A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

May 27, 2021 at 7:05 PM

Watch Now! Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait.

          A New Deal for Youth Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait. Watch Event Sign onto our demands  Dear John,  Wow! Thank you for to the over 800 people who joined us yesterday as the New Deal for Youth Changemakers unveiled our policy platform an…

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

May 26, 2021 at 5:15 PM

TODAY @ 4 pm ET: Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait.

          A New Deal for Youth Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait. Join us on Facebook Join us on YouTube  Join on our website  Join us TODAY at 4 pm ET as we unveil our public campaign and share the New Deal for Youth Policy Platform and Demands.  We…

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

May 24, 2021 at 7:16 PM

Two days away! Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait.

          A New Deal for Youth Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait. Join us on Facebook Join us on YouTube  On May 26th, join a New Deal for Youth Changemakers as we unveil our public campaign and share the New Deal for Youth Policy Platform and Demand…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

May 20, 2021 at 8:04 PM

Recently from CLASP: Subsidized Employment, other Proven Strategies for Getting People into Jobs

It’s #JobsForYouth Action Week, and CLASP has been busy highlighting many proven strategies like subsidized jobs for getting young people—and many others—into jobs that can lead to economic security.   This week: Subsidized Employment, other Proven Strategies for Getting People into…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

May 20, 2021 at 2:28 PM

A National Plan for Youth Employment

        A National Plan for Youth Employment As part of #JobsforYouth Action Week, CLASP, in partnership with New America and the Better Education and Training Taskforce, released Building Back Better: A National Plan for Youth Employment, Prioritizing Young…

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  Renato Rocha · [email protected]

May 19, 2021 at 10:09 PM

Discriminatory Health Insurance Proclamation Officially Rescinded!

Discriminatory Health Insurance Proclamation Officially Rescinded! We are reminded of and grateful for the strength and power of this coalition, which was instrumental in blocking this policy from taking effect.   Discriminatory Health Ins…

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

May 19, 2021 at 6:35 PM

One Week Away! Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait. May 26th, 4-6 pm ET

        One Week Away!  A New Deal for Youth  Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait.  May 26th  4-6 pm ET  Register Here On May 26th, join A New Deal for Youth Changemakers as we unveil our public campaign and share the New Deal for Youth Policy Platfor…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

May 14, 2021 at 4:00 PM

New Social Media Toolkit: A New Deal for Youth: Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait

        Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait.  Register Here  Social Media Toolkit  Dear John,   The New Deal for Youth Changemakers are excited to publicly share the New Deal for Youth Policy Platform for the first time on May 26th, from 4-6pm EST.  …

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

May 12, 2021 at 3:47 PM

Save the Date: Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait. May 26th, 4-6 pm ET

        Save the Date!  A New Deal for Youth  Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait.  May 26th  4-6 pm ET  Register Here On May 26th, join A New Deal for Youth Changemakers as we unveil our public campaign and share the New Deal for Youth Policy Platfor…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

May 7, 2021 at 3:11 PM

New: CLASP Estimate for Fully Funding School-Age Child Care Through CCDBG

New CLASP fact sheet details the importance of significant direct spending for school-age child care.         School-Age Child Care: Overlooked and Under-resourced The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated how critical child care is for families while also high…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

May 6, 2021 at 9:28 PM

Recently from CLASP: What We Like about the American Families Plan

On April 28, President Biden announced his latest legislative proposal, The American Families Plan (AFP). It’s a bold and transformative effort to help the country recover from the coronavirus and recession.  This week: What We Like about the American Families Plan …

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  CLASP · [email protected]

May 6, 2021 at 8:18 PM

Education, Labor, and Worker Justice Newsletter

News and updates from CLASP's ELWJ team.    EDUCATION, LABOR, AND WORKER JUSTICE   Economic Recovery Must Include Job-Protected Paid Family and Medical Leave As Congress looks toward economic recovery legislation, policymakers must include inclusive …

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  Renato Rocha · [email protected]

May 5, 2021 at 8:56 PM

Kicking off AAPI Heritage Month + New Resources and Toolkits

Kicking off AAPI Heritage Month + New Resources and Toolkits We will be sharing upcoming events and resources to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month & uplift the voices of the AAPI community Kicking off AAPI Herita…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

May 5, 2021 at 4:03 PM

Reminder: RSVP for FV@W/CLASP Webinar Tomorrow on Federal/State Coordination of Paid Family and Medical Leave

        FV@W/CLASP Webinar Tomorrow on Federal/State Coordination of Paid Family and Medical Leave Family Values @ Work and CLASP are pleased to bring together agency administrators and paid family and medical leave advocates to discuss emerging PFML federal…

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  CLASP, Income and Work Supports · [email protected]

May 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM

IWS Newsletter: May 2021

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE May 2021   Accessing the Third Stimulus Payment for People Traditionally Excluded from the Tax System We compiled these frequently asked questions (FAQs) to support those who work with unhoused, unbanked, and…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

May 4, 2021 at 4:02 PM

New Brief on Federal Investment in Child Care Facilities

New brief addresses the need to invest federal dollars in facility infrastructure for child care providers.        Using Relief Dollars for Child Care Facilities Today, the National Children’s Facilities Network, along with Center for Law and Social Policy, …

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  CLASP · [email protected]

May 3, 2021 at 6:07 PM

RSVP Now: FV@W/CLASP Webinar on Federal/State Coordination of Paid Family and Medical Leave

        FV@W/CLASP Webinar Thursday on Federal/State Coordination of Paid Family and Medical Leave Family Values @ Work and CLASP are pleased to bring together agency administrators and paid family and medical leave advocates to discuss emerging PFML federal…

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Save the Date: Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait. May 26th, 4-6 pm ET

        Save the Date!  A New Deal for Youth  Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait.  May 26th  4-6 pm ET  Register Here On May 26th, join A New Deal for Youth Changemakers as we unveil our public campaign and share the New Deal for Youth Policy Platfor…

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  CLASP, Youth Team · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 3:27 PM

Kisha Bird Steps Down as Director of Youth Policy; Nia West-Bey to Succeed Her May 1

The Center for Law and Social Policy today announced a long-planned transition of leadership on the organization’s Youth Policy team.      Kisha Bird Steps Down as Director of Youth Policy; Nia West-Bey to Succeed Her May 1 Washington, DC, April 29, 2021—The…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

April 28, 2021 at 5:31 PM

American Families Plan: The Long-Overdue, Bold Plan Our Nation Needs

The AFP sharply reduces child poverty and addresses child hunger, investing in the nation’s future through its children and young people          American Families Plan: The Long-Overdue, Bold Plan Our Nation Needs April 28, 2021, Washington D.C.—The American Fa…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

April 22, 2021 at 10:10 PM

Recently from CLASP: The Conviction in the Murder of George Floyd

Tuesday’s conviction on all counts of the charges against Minneapolis ex-police officer Derek Chauvin affirms that—despite countless examples of unfair treatment and violence toward the Black community from law enforcement—this time at least a murderer is being held accountable.   T…

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  Renato Rocha · [email protected]

April 22, 2021 at 5:22 PM

USCIS to Federal Agencies: The Nation’s Public Charge Policy Has Changed!

USCIS to Federal Agencies: The Nation’s Public Charge Policy Has Changed! USCIS issued an interagency letter asking other federal agencies to spread the word that the Trump public charge regulations are no longer in effect USCIS to Federal…

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  Renato Rocha · [email protected]

April 13, 2021 at 9:13 PM

COVID Vaccine Resources & Research

COVID Vaccine Resources & Research People in immigrant communities and advocates have expressed concern about barriers that many people face when attempting to access COVID-19 vaccines. COVID Vaccine Resources & Research …

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  CLASP · [email protected]

April 13, 2021 at 8:46 PM

[Roundtable Recording] Child Care: the American Rescue Plan and Beyond (4/13)

View the recording from Tuesday's roundtable "Child Care: the American Rescue Plan and Beyond"        Child Care: the American Rescue Plan and Beyond WATCH RECORDING     On Tuesday, CLASP hosted a roundtable discussion about the American Rescue Plan’…

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  CLASP, Youth Team · [email protected]

April 12, 2021 at 8:55 PM

New Report: Youth Mobile Response Services: An Investment to Decriminalize Mental Health

CLASP released a new report today, “Youth Mobile Response Services: An Investment to Decriminalize Mental Health.” In it, we evaluate the role of law enforcement and mental health systems in the United States and their relationships to racial justice - recognizing that over the past few centuries …

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  CLASP · [email protected]

April 9, 2021 at 2:36 PM

[New Speakers Added] You're Invited on 4/13—Child Care: the American Rescue Plan and Beyond

Rohini Kosoglu, Domestic Policy Advisor to the Vice President, joins CLASP for roundtable on 4/13        Child Care: the American Rescue Plan and Beyond Moderated by The Washington Post's Catherine Rampell   Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

April 8, 2021 at 9:30 PM

Recently from CLASP: Caregiving is Infrastructure

With the recent announcement by President Biden of his American Jobs Plan, which came on the heels of the American Rescue Plan, the nation’s attention is turning to how we restore and build the nation’s infrastructure to assure a successful economic recovery.  This week: Caregiving …

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  CLASP · [email protected]

April 6, 2021 at 6:04 PM

CLASP's New Paid Leave Resources

New resources on paid leave from CLASP's Education, Labor, and Worker Justice Team        New Paid Leave Resources CLASP is pleased to share new briefs on paid family and medical leave provisions in the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and the need for comprehensi…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

April 6, 2021 at 3:20 PM

Reminder: You're Invited on 4/13—Child Care: the American Rescue Plan and Beyond

There's still time to register for this policy discussion among experts in the field to discuss the future of our child care system.        Child Care: the American Rescue Plan and Beyond Moderated by The Washington Post's Catherine Rampell   Tuesday, April…

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  CLASP, Income and Work Supports · [email protected]

April 1, 2021 at 2:30 PM

IWS Newsletter: April 2021

Passage of the American Rescue Plan, wins on public charge, and our role in dismantling anti-AAPI racism      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE April 2021   10 Things to Know About the Third Round of Stimulus Payments President Biden recently signe…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

March 31, 2021 at 9:57 PM

CLASP: Jobs Plan a Critical Step Toward Economic Recovery for All

The American Jobs Plan would create millions of good jobs—with family sustaining wages and opportunities to unionize.        CLASP: Jobs Plan a Critical Step Toward Economic Recovery for All The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) enthusiastically endor…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

March 30, 2021 at 6:55 PM

You're Invited on 4/13—Child Care: the American Rescue Plan and Beyond

CLASP is hosting a policy discussion among experts in the field to discuss the future of our child care system.        Child Care: the American Rescue Plan and Beyond Moderated by The Washington Post's Catherine Rampell   Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 11:00 AM …

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  CLASP · [email protected]

March 29, 2021 at 8:22 PM

New: States’ Plans to Use the CRRSA’s $10B in Child Care Relief Funds

CLASP analyzes how states plan to use CRRSA's $10B in child care relief funds.         States’ Plans to Use the CRRSA’s $10B in Child Care Relief Funds As states await the infusion of the American Rescue Plan funding, they are currently supporting the sector…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

March 25, 2021 at 9:49 PM

Recently from CLASP: CLASP stands in solidarity with AAPI communities; Celebrates House passage of immigration bills

The murder of eight people, including six Asian women, in an Atlanta crime spree last week is the latest in a despicable series of violent and deadly acts against Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.  This week: Solidarity with AAPI communities; House passage of i…

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  Renato Rocha · [email protected]

March 25, 2021 at 3:36 PM

You’re Invited: 3/31 Vaccine Advocacy Webinar

You’re Invited: 3/31 Vaccine Advocacy Webinar Join PIF & partners from across the country to learn about strategies to improve access to & acceptance of COVID vaccines in the immigrant community. You’re Invited: 3/31 Vaccine Advoca…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

March 23, 2021 at 4:51 PM

CORRECTION: [Save the Date]: 4/13 Child Care Roundtable

Join us April 13th for a virtual roundtable discussion with policymakers.        Save the Date: Child Care Roundtable Discussion April 13, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT / 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PDT Please join the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) on Tu…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

March 23, 2021 at 4:13 PM

[Save the Date]: 4/13 Child Care Roundtable

Join us April 13th for a virtual roundtable discussion with policymakers.        Save the Date: Child Care Roundtable Discussion April 13, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT / 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PDT Please join the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) on Tu…

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