CLASP · [email protected]

May 4, 2023 at 8:39 PM

Recently from CLASP: Child Care for Working Families Act

Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA) recently reintroduced a stronger, revised version of the Child Care for Working Families Act (CCWFA). The bill addresses longstanding inequities for families and providers.   This week: Child Care for Working Families…

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  CLASP CCEE · [email protected]

May 4, 2023 at 3:00 PM

New: BASE Grants in CCWFA Would Promote Accessibility, Support Providers

BASE Grants in CCWFA Would Promote Accessibility, Support Providers        BASE Grants in CCWFA Would Promote Accessibility, Support Providers  Last week, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA) introduced a reimagined and strengthe…

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May 2, 2023 at 6:02 PM

CLASP Education, Labor, and Worker Justice Newsletter

News and updates from CLASP's work on education, labor, and worker justice issues.    EDUCATION, LABOR, AND WORKER JUSTICE MAY 2023 NEWSLETTER   Unionizing Home-Based Providers to Help Address the Child Care Crisis  Child care workers play a vital role …

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

April 26, 2023 at 8:45 PM

CORRECTION*: Debt Ceiling Bill Would Devastate People with Low Incomes, Nation’s Economy

The debt ceiling bill introduced last night by Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy allows out-of-touch extremists in Congress to hold our economy hostage to their demands to slash domestic spending and cruelly limit access to public benefits that strengthen our nation.    …

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

April 26, 2023 at 8:14 PM

Statement: Biden Administration Announces End to Bar on Affordable Health Coverage for Immigrant Youth

The debt ceiling bill introduced last night by Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy allows out-of-touch extremists in Congress to hold our economy hostage to their demands to slash domestic spending and cruelly limit access to public benefits that strengthen our nation.    …

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  CLASP, Child Care and Early Education · [email protected]

April 26, 2023 at 7:31 PM

Eye on Early Education: April 2023 Child Care Newsletter

Updates from CLASP's Child Care and Early Education Team!    EYE ON EARLY CHILDHOOD April 2023     Fighting for Big Investment in Child Care and Early Education 2023 is off to an exciting start – we’ve welcomed a n…

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April 20, 2023 at 9:28 PM

Recently from CLASP: Executive Order on Care Economy; Budget Seeks Immigration Enforcement Hike

In a Rose Garden ceremony on Tuesday, President Biden announced a sweeping executive order—touching practically every corner of his administration—that’ll support child care, paid leave, and the long-term supports and services vital to a strong economy that serves all families.  Thi…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

April 19, 2023 at 8:46 PM

New Fact Sheet: What a $4.38 Billion Increase in CCDBG Annual Discretionary Funding Could Mean for Your State

        What a $4.38 Billion Increase in CCDBG Annual Discretionary Funding Could Mean for Your State Today, CLASP released a fact sheet estimating the distribution of federal discretionary Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) funding based on the …

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

April 13, 2023 at 4:56 PM

Statement: Biden Administration Announces End to Bar on Affordable Health Coverage for Immigrant Youth

        Biden Administration Announces End to Bar on Affordable Health Coverage for Immigrant Youth The following statement can be attributed to Indivar Dutta-Gupta, president and executive director at the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) Washington,…

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  CLASP and Community Partnership Group · [email protected]

April 13, 2023 at 2:18 PM

You're Invited, April 20th: Reducing Hunger on College Campuses through Collaboration and Commitment

        Reducing Hunger on College Campuses through Collaboration and Commitment Thursday, April 20, 2023 1:00 PM ET Location: Online Join the Community Partnership Group (CPG) at the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) on Thursday, April 20 at 1:00 pm …

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  CLASP, Income and Work Supports · [email protected]

April 11, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Income and Work Supports Newsletter: April 2023

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE APRIL 2023   Work requirements won’t lead to better employment or economic outcomes  Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and 14 other Republicans recently introduced a harmful bill that would increase the number of p…

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April 6, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Recently from CLASP: Unionizing Home-Based Providers to Help Address the Child Care Crisis

Unfortunately, the United States has historically undervalued the child care workforce and failed to foster healthy labor conditions in this industry. In addition to more federal and state investments, strong unions for child care workers are part of the solution.  This week: Unioni…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

April 4, 2023 at 3:59 PM

New: Unionizing Home-Based Providers to Help Address the Child Care Crisis

Unionizing Home-Based Child Care Providers        Unionizing Home-Based Providers to Help Address the Child Care Crisis As children grow and develop, child care workers play a vital role in fostering learning and providing support in a safe and nurturing envir…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

March 29, 2023 at 8:18 PM

New Blog on Family-Friendly Applications for Child Care Assistance

Family-Friendly Applications for Child Care Assistance        Family-Friendly Applications are Key to Equitable Access in Child Care While the process for finding child care is often difficult and daunting for families, the application for child care assista…

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  The Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

March 29, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Decolonizing Mental Health Webinar Series

        Decolonizing Mental Health Webinar Series Register Here Join CLASP for a quarterly learning series focused on decolonizing mental health care; i.e., not relying entirely on the biomedical model, and emphasizing the importance of healing-centered care…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

March 23, 2023 at 9:40 PM

Recently from CLASP: Women’s History Month, SNAP, Child Care

Throughout March, CLASP is recognizing Women’s History Month by posting a series of Instagram stories describing how the many talented women on our staff are making history every day.   This week: Women’s History Month, SNAP, Child Care   RECENTLY FR…

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March 22, 2023 at 2:33 PM

Join the fight in the 2023 Farm Bill

Sign up for CLASP's newsletter that focuses specifically on the Farm Bill in 2023.        Subscribe to CLASP's Updates on the 2023 Farm Bill The Farm Bill is significant legislation that reauthorizes many agriculture and nutrition programs, including the Su…

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  CLASP, Income and Work Supports · [email protected]

March 13, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Income and Work Supports Newsletter: March 2023

Benefits of tax credits over deductions, 2023 Farm Bill, and the IRA's Energy Rebates      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE March 2023   States Should Implement Tax Credits Over Deductions to Support Families  The tax code is a vehicle to raise fu…

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March 10, 2023 at 2:24 PM

Recently from CLASP: The President's Budget, Immigration, Mental Health

The administration is proposing bold and effective policies that advance equity and prosperity. In others, especially immigration and public safety, their policies undermine these goals.  This week: The President's Budget, Immigration, Mental Health   …

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March 8, 2023 at 6:04 PM

CLASP Announces Partnership to Launch the National Alliance of Youth and Young Adults Advocates

        CLASP Joins Partners to Launch the National Alliance of Youth and Young Adults Advocates CLASP is excited to announce that over the past several months we have been working with the American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF), the National Youth Employment Co…

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February 28, 2023 at 9:25 PM

CLASP Education, Labor, and Worker Justice Newsletter

News and updates from CLASP's work on education, labor, and worker justice issues.    EDUCATION, LABOR, AND WORKER JUSTICE JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2023 NEWSLETTER   Honoring Black Labor Leaders Black History Month is a time to reflect on the central role of …

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February 28, 2023 at 8:12 PM

NEW: Centering Black Families in Expanded Data Strategies to Address Harsh Discipline Practices

New brief on centering Black families in data strategies on child discipline practices.         Centering Black Families: Equitable Discipline through Improved Data Policies in Child Care  Black History Month celebrates the countless ways Black people and comm…

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February 23, 2023 at 10:55 PM

Recently from CLASP: Improving SNAP in 2023 Farm Bill

With negotiations for the 2023 Farm Bill underway, CLASP is poised to ensure lawmakers hear our unique insights on strengthening the program.   This week: Improving SNAP in 2023 Farm Bill   RECENTLY FROM CLASP February 23, 2023   I…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

February 21, 2023 at 8:52 PM

What's at Stake in the 2023 Farm Bill Reauthorization?

John, the Farm Bill is up for debate this year. Sign up for updates from CLASP on the latest analysis and recommendations.        What's at Stake in the 2023 Farm Bill Reauthorization? New Fact Sheet Highlights Priorities As negotiations for the 2023 Farm B…

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  CLASP, Income and Work Supports · [email protected]

February 10, 2023 at 2:30 PM

IWS Newsletter: February 2023

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE February 2023   Enough is Enough. Law Enforcement and Carceral Systems Must Be Accountable  Our nation simply can’t continue the endless cycle of tragedy, outrage, lip service, repeat. Policymakers at all lev…

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February 9, 2023 at 11:01 PM

Recently from CLASP: SOTU Highlights and Disappointments

Tuesday night, President Biden used his annual State of the Union Address to reiterate the crucial need for policies that invest in people and families. Among other things, he talked about the importance of families and workers having quality child care, paid leave, home and community-based care, …

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January 26, 2023 at 10:03 PM

Recently from CLASP: Despite Surge in Organizing, Union Membership Rates Dropped in 2022

The American labor movement is experiencing a reawakening. Across a breadth of employers and sectors—from Starbucks to Amazon, the New York Times to the University of California—workers are standing up for a voice on the job, better working conditions, and improved pay and benefits.  …

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  CLASP · [email protected]

January 19, 2023 at 9:01 PM

Despite Surge in Organizing, Union Membership Rates Dropped in 2022

New data show that union membership declined to 10.1 percent in 2022.        Despite Surge in Organizing, Union Membership Rates Dropped in 2022 Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its annual union density report, showing that union membership dec…

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  The Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

January 18, 2023 at 2:30 PM

New Youth Mental Health and Justice Resources

        Youth Mental Health and Justice Updates from CLASP Check out new resources from CLASP, including briefs on the mental health and justice provisions of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), Youth Pathways to Prosperity, as well as the updated 2…

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  CLASP, Income and Work Supports · [email protected]

January 13, 2023 at 6:30 PM

IWS Newsletter: January 2023

Highlights from 2022, the omnibus bill, and book recommendations from the team      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE January 2023   A Community-Driven Anti-Racist Vision for SNAP      SNAP “Program Integrity:” How Racializ…

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January 12, 2023 at 10:52 PM

Recently from CLASP: FY2023 Omnibus Bill Advances Important Programs—While Overlooking Key Priorities

In the last few days of 2022, Congress passed and President Joe Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (also known as the “omnibus bill”).   This week: FY2023 Omnibus Bill Advances Important Programs—While Overlooking Key Priorities   …

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

January 10, 2023 at 9:18 PM

New Fact Sheet Estimating Each State’s Distribution of the FY 2023 CCDBG Appropriations Increase

        New Fact Sheet Estimating Each State’s Distribution of the FY 2023 CCDBG Appropriations Increase Today, CLASP released its FY 2023 fact sheet estimating the distribution of federal discretionary Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) appropri…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

December 29, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Recently from CLASP: Happy New Year!

Once again, CLASP has been hard at work in 2022 advocating for public policies that support people with low incomes, advancing racial and social justice, and helping assure access to economic mobility and opportunity.     RECENTLY FROM CLASP December 2…

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December 21, 2022 at 6:30 PM

CLASP Education, Labor, and Worker Justice Newsletter

News and updates from CLASP's ELWJ team.    EDUCATION, LABOR, AND WORKER JUSTICE NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2022 NEWSLETTER   Worker Flexibility and Choice Act: The Corporate Attempt at Stripping Labor Protections  As corporate profits reach an all-time high,…

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December 15, 2022 at 10:48 PM

Recently from CLASP: Paving a Pathway to Prosperity

In a new series of fact sheets, we examine the federal policies and programs enacted in 2020, 2021, and 2022 that swiftly and dramatically reduced poverty and hardship, narrowed racial disparities, and improved long-term outcomes for children and families.   This week: Paving a Path…

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December 15, 2022 at 8:23 PM

Eye on Early Education: December 2022 Child Care Newsletter

CLASP's child care and early education team has recently published these resources.            EYE ON EARLY CHILDHOOD December 2022   The conclusion of the year is a time of reflection for many, and we are no exception. As 2022 comes to a close, w…

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December 13, 2022 at 2:30 PM

IWS Newsletter: December 2022

State opportunities to provide health care coverage for child care professionals, year-end legislative priorities, and more.       INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE DECEMBER 2022   State Opportunities to Provide Health Care Coverage for Child Care Prof…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

December 6, 2022 at 3:26 PM

New CLASP Analysis Shows #WhyWeCantWait for Youth and Young Adults

Updated data portrait shows why we still can't wait for policy change for young people.        #WhyWeCan'tWait: A Youth Data Portrait Update in 2022 Even before the pandemic that began in 2020, young people were being ignored and overlooked in public policym…

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December 1, 2022 at 10:07 PM

Recently from CLASP: Rail workers need paid sick time; CTC renewal

Now that the results of last week’s midterm elections have come into focus, the need for Congress to act during this year’s “lame duck” session is critical. While federal policymakers made important strides over the last year or two on issues that affect economic, racial, and social justice, Congr…

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  Team CLASP · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Support CLASP this Giving Tuesday!

Dear John,  For over 50 years, CLASP has advocated for policies that address poverty and center equity. When called upon, CLASP has fought back against threats to ensure that policymakers prioritize the needs of people with low incomes, communities of color, children and families, immigrants, work…

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November 21, 2022 at 4:10 PM

Happy Thanksgiving from CLASP!

      A Note of Gratitude We're so grateful for supporters like you who continue to stand with us in the fight for racial and economic justice.  (Mural in southeast D.C. created during CLASP's New Deal for Youth 2022 Week of Action) Unwavering partnerships …

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November 17, 2022 at 6:54 PM

Recently from CLASP: Election Results Signal Need for Urgent Congressional Action this Year

Now that the results of last week’s midterm elections have come into focus, the need for Congress to act during this year’s “lame duck” session is critical. While federal policymakers made important strides over the last year or two on issues that affect economic, racial, and social justice, Congr…

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November 3, 2022 at 7:37 PM

Recently from CLASP: SCOTUS Weighs Affirmative Action, #MakeYourVotingPlan

One of the most significant issues the U.S. Supreme Court will address during its 2022/23 session is affirmative action, or race-conscious admissions, in postsecondary education. The Court heard oral arguments on Monday in two cases—one involving Harvard University and the other involving the Univ…

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  CLASP, Income and Work Supports · [email protected]

November 3, 2022 at 2:45 PM

IWS Newsletter: November 2022

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE NOVEMBER 2022   Advancing Disability Equity and Access in TANF and SNAP for People with Long COVID This report recommends concrete actions policymakers and program administrators can take to improve accessibi…

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October 20, 2022 at 9:53 PM

Recently from CLASP: Advancing Disability Equity and Access in TANF and SNAP for People with Long COVID

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) should be available to help people with Long COVID and other disabilities avoid hunger and hardship.   This week: Advancing Disability Equity and Access in TANF and SNAP for P…

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

October 19, 2022 at 2:02 PM

In Case You Missed ND4Y's Week of Action!

        A New Deal for Youth: If Not Us, Then Who? Join the Movement Thank you to everyone who extended their love and support for A New Deal for Youth (ND4Y)’s first Week of Action! From October 6 to October 9, 2022, ND4Y Changemakers engaged with policymak…

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  CLASP, Income and Work Supports · [email protected]

October 12, 2022 at 8:15 PM

IWS Newsletter: October 2022

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE OCTOBER 2022   A Community-Driven Anti-Racist Vision for SNAP  Our public policies far too often scrutinize individuals experiencing poverty rather than identifying the systemic barriers, causes, and solution…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

October 6, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Recently from CLASP: 5th Circuit Ruling Keeps DACA for Now; Fight Continues for Citizenship

Last night, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Texas v. United States ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is unlawful and remanded the case back to the U.S. Federal District Court in Texas to decide on the legality of the Biden Administration’s new DACA rule.  …

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

October 5, 2022 at 1:30 PM

ND4Y Week of Action Starts Tomorrow!

        A New Deal for Youth: If Not Us, Then Who? Thursday, October 6 - Sunday, October 9 Register Here A New Deal for Youth (ND4Y)’s first Week of Action starts tomorrow! From Thursday, October 6 through Sunday, October 9, 2022, join ND4Y Changemakers as w…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

September 30, 2022 at 3:32 PM

CLASP Education, Labor, and Worker Justice Newsletter

News and updates from CLASP's ELWJ team.    EDUCATION, LABOR, AND WORKER JUSTICE SEPTEMBER 2022 NEWSLETTER   Workers’ Rights are in Peril: Why Congress Must Pass the PRO Act In response to stagnating wages, poor working conditions, and a harrowing tw…

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