CLASP, Income and Work Supports · [email protected]

October 11, 2023 at 5:30 PM

IWS Newsletter: October 2023

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE October 2023   How the Farm Bill Fights Hunger and Supports Small-Scale Farmers and Producers The Farm Bill is a monumental legislative package that sets food, nutrition, and agricultural policy for the natio…

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  Indivar Dutta-Gupta · [email protected]

October 11, 2023 at 2:44 PM

Fall Update: Building Power and Advancing Change in Policy Advocacy

 Dear John,  As we navigate the ever-shifting currents of change, progress, and impact, I'm thrilled to share remarkable updates from CLASP and our exceptional team members – from timely publication releases to influencing the narrative around poverty and providing essential research and policy anal…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

October 5, 2023 at 9:12 PM

Recently from CLASP: Shutdown Averted, Better Serving Black Student Fathers

And Why Children and Families with Low Incomes Need a Fully Funded Federal Budget   This week: Shutdown Averted, Better Serving Black Student Fathers   RECENTLY FROM CLASP October 5, 2023   Why Children and Families with Low Income…

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  Akosua Meyers · [email protected]

October 4, 2023 at 7:05 PM

VIRTUAL EVENT! Indi + Friends – November 8, 2023

INDI + FRIENDSNovember 8, 2023[3:00pm - 4:00pm ET]  RSVP Today!   Building Power in Policy Advocacy: Centering Lived Experiences The effects of federal policies implemented at state and local levels have direct impact on millions of working people, children, youth, immigrants, and families. Yet th…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

September 29, 2023 at 4:34 PM

Eye on Early Childhood: September 2023

      EYE ON EARLY CHILDHOOD September 2023   As the child care funding cliff approaches, CLASP documents the impact of existing funds and highlights need for urgent action Child care relief resources prevented the sector from collapsing…

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  Indi Dutta-Gupta, CLASP · [email protected]

September 28, 2023 at 3:36 PM

Register Now! Equity Matters: Addressing Poverty, Racial Injustice, and Threats to Multiracial Democracy

      You're Invited! Equity Matters: A Virtual Discussion Series for the Fall Thursday, October 12, 2023 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EST REGISTER NOW Friends and Colleagues, We hope you’ll join us on October 12 at 1:30 pm ET for the launch of Equity Matters, a…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 9:18 PM

Recently from CLASP: Child Poverty More Than Doubled in 2022

On September 12, the Census Bureau released new statistics measuring poverty, income, and health insurance rates from 2022. The Supplemental Poverty Measure shows that the child poverty rate more than doubled, going from 5.2 percent in 2021 to 12.4 percent in 2022, which is the largest one-year in…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

September 12, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Child Poverty More Than Doubled in 2022, Underscoring Need for Better Policy

Today’s U.S. Census Bureau report shows—once again—that poverty in the United States is a policy choice.        Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released data on poverty, income, and health insurance coverage for 2022. Yesterday, The New York Times reported on way…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

September 8, 2023 at 4:34 PM

What to Expect in Census Data Release Next Week: Poverty is a Policy Choice, Lawmakers Should do Better

CLASP reflects on how quick federal policies can end child poverty for good and what to expect in upcoming Census Bureau data release.         As CLASP anticipates next week’s release from the U.S. Census Bureau of 2022 data on poverty, income, and health insuranc…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

September 7, 2023 at 9:15 PM

Recently from CLASP: Census Bureau Poverty Data Coming Next Week

On Tuesday, the U.S. Census Bureau will release statistics measuring poverty, income, and health insurance rates from 2022. On our blog, CLASP experts have been exploring the long-term impact of childhood poverty, promising solutions to end childhood poverty, connections between poverty and the yo…

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

September 7, 2023 at 1:30 PM

New Report from CLASP: Unified, Safe, and Well: Building Life-Affirming Systems for Justice-Impacted Families

        Unified, Safe, and Well: Building Life-Affirming Systems for Justice-Impacted Families Nearly 40 percent of children in the United States live in households where an adult has faced criminal charges; this rate increases to over 60 percent for Black a…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

September 6, 2023 at 7:00 PM

New Report Analyzes FY2020 State and Federal CCDF & TANF Child Care Spending

New report analyzes child care spending and urges future investments        New Report Analyzes FY2020 State and Federal CCDF & TANF Child Care Spending Child care has long been unaffordable and inaccessible for many families. The Child Care Development …

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  Indi Dutta-Gupta, CLASP · [email protected]

September 6, 2023 at 4:40 PM

Join Us! Equity Matters: Addressing Poverty, Racial Injustice, and Threats to Multiracial Democracy

      You're Invited! Equity Matters: A Virtual Discussion Series for the Fall Thursday, October 12, 2023 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EST REGISTER NOW Friends and Colleagues, We hope you’ll join us on October 12 at 1:30 pm ET for the launch of Equity Matters, a…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

August 24, 2023 at 8:09 PM

Recently from CLASP: 60th Anniversary of March on Washington, New Farm Bill Video

In the days leading up to the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, CLASP will revisit the 10 Demands to seek feedback on how far our nation has come in addressing those demands – and what we still have left to do.  This week: 60th Anniversary of March on Washington, New Farm…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

August 24, 2023 at 4:53 PM

[Save the Date, 10/12] Equity Matters: Addressing Poverty, Racial Injustice, and Threats to Multiracial Democracy

Save the Date: October 12, 2023 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EST Equity Matters: Addressing Poverty, Racial Injustice, and Threats to Multiracial Democracy        Save the Date: October 12, 2023 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EST Equity Matters: Addressing Poverty, Racial Injustice, and…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

August 22, 2023 at 3:11 PM

New Brief and State Profiles Highlight Impact of Federal Child Care Relief Funds

In a new brief and four state profiles featuring work in Louisiana, Michigan, New York, and Virginia, CLASP details the successes and challenges of the relief funding implementation process.         New Brief and State Profiles: Federal Child Care Relief Funds In…

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

August 16, 2023 at 4:25 PM

CLASP Youth Policy Team Celebrates 20 Years!

        We’re Celebrating 20 Years of Youth Policy at CLASP This Year! The Youth Policy Team is celebrating its 20-year birthday! Two decades ago, CLASP made a strategic decision to integrate youth policy as a core area of our policy advocacy work in order t…

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  CLASP, Income and Work Supports · [email protected]

August 15, 2023 at 6:00 PM

IWS Newsletter: August 2023

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE AUGUST 2023   National Survey: Families Faced Financial Strain When Expanded CTC Expired This report presents findings from a survey of families with children conducted in July 2022 on the impacts of the chil…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

August 10, 2023 at 10:13 PM

Recently from CLASP: National CTC Survey, Youth Peer Support

CLASP, in partnership with several organizations, engaged Ipsos to conduct a national survey of families in the United States and Puerto Rico who received the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) in 2021.  This week: National CTC Survey, Youth Peer Support   …

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  CLASP · [email protected]

August 10, 2023 at 2:19 PM

CLASP Education, Labor, and Worker Justice Newsletter

News and updates from CLASP's work on education, labor, and worker justice issues.    EUDCATION, LABOR, AND WORKER JUSTICE JULY-AUGUST 2023   Millions of Working People Still Don't Have Access to a Single Paid Sick Day  As corporate profits soar and t…

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

July 31, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Closing Out BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month

        Closing Out BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month As we close out July, BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, we would like to share a few more resources. We hope that you'll find them helpful, and hope that they spark some conversations.  CLASP’s menta…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

July 27, 2023 at 9:44 PM

Recently from CLASP: Respect and Value Black Women’s Work

In observance of Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, India Heckstall writes that our economy fails to recognize and value the labor of Black women.  This week: Black Women’s Equal Pay Day   RECENTLY FROM CLASP July 27, 2023   Respect and …

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

July 24, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Reminder: Join us on July 26th for the second installment of our Decolonizing Mental Health webinar series!

        Decolonizing Mental Health: Questioning the Role of the Medical Industrial Complex Join CLASP on July 26 from 4-5 pm ET for our quarterly learning series focused on decolonizing mental health care, i.e. not relying entirely on the biomedical model a…

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

July 17, 2023 at 1:15 PM

Join us on July 26th for the second installment of our Decolonizing Mental Health webinar series!

        Decolonizing Mental Health: Questioning the Role of the Medical Industrial Complex Join CLASP on July 26 from 4-5 pm ET for our quarterly learning series focused on decolonizing mental health care, i.e. not relying entirely on the biomedical model a…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

July 13, 2023 at 9:51 PM

Recently from CLASP: Dutta-Gupta Testifies Before U.S. Senate Committee on Child Tax Credit

This morning, Indi Dutta-Gupta testified about the Child Tax Credit (CTC) to the Senate Finance Committee’s Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight.   This week: Dutta-Gupta Testifies Before U.S. Senate Committee on Child Tax Credit   RECENTLY FRO…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

July 12, 2023 at 8:32 PM

How Presumptive Eligibility Can Help Families Access Child Care, Frequently Asked Questions and State Examples

        How Presumptive Eligibility Can Help Families Access Child Care, Frequently Asked Questions and State Examples Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) took an important step toward lowering child care costs for families. A r…

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

July 11, 2023 at 5:32 PM

Happy BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month

        CLASP Resources for BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month! July is BIPOC 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…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 4:44 PM

Celebrate Hope, Resilience, and Determination this Immigrant Heritage Month

June is Immigrant Heritage Month, a time to honor the remarkable contributions and achievements of immigrants in our nation's history.        Celebrate Hope, Resilience, and Determination this Immigrant Heritage Month June is Immigrant Heritage Month, a time…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 2:51 PM

You're Invited! Learn from experts on fostering relationships to make positive changes in the child care system

Don’t miss this opportunity to get insights into how state leaders can build and strengthen relationships, secure legislative wins, cultivate support in key leadership roles, and understand the impact of community mobilization.        The Center for Law and Socia…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

June 29, 2023 at 6:55 PM

Recently from CLASP: SCOTUS affirmative action ruling harms multiracial democracy

Today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to invalidate race-conscious college admissions and overturn nearly 50 years of precedent is ahistorical and harmful to building a multiracial and prosperous democracy.   This week: SCOTUS affirmative action ruling …

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

June 28, 2023 at 1:30 PM

In Case You Missed A ND4Y’s Hill Briefing!

        How to Put Youth in Power: Youth-Led Legislation A New Deal for Youth Hill Briefing watch the hill briefing watch the press briefing FILL OUT THE SURVEY A New Deal for Youth Changemakers hosted an in-person member and staff interactive Capitol Hill b…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

June 26, 2023 at 5:33 PM

Dutta-Gupta: Significant Progress on Economic Recovery, But Still More to Do

CLASP President and Executive Director Indi Dutta-Gupta appeared on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal this morning to discuss the impact of post-pandemic fiscal and monetary policies on the economy.         Dutta-Gupta: Significant Progress on Economic Recovery, But St…

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

June 20, 2023 at 2:39 PM

Happening Tomorrow: ND4Y's Hill Briefing!

        How to Put Youth in Power: Youth-Led Legislation A New Deal for Youth Hill Briefing RSVP Here Join ND4Y Changemakers and Representative Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) tomorrow for an in-person member and staff interactive briefing on how to put youth in power.…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

June 19, 2023 at 5:27 PM

A Juneteenth Celebration of Black Women in the Labor Movement

        Juneteenth: Celebrating the Contributions of Black Women in the Labor Movement In a new blog, India Heckstall examines the historical significance of Juneteenth and its connection to the resilience of Black women in the labor movement. She highlights…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

June 18, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Indi Dutta-Gupta: All I Want for Father's Day is Paid Leave and Support for Caregiving

This Father's Day, Indivar Dutta-Gupta reflects on the importance of caregiving and the need for support for fathers and all parents in their role as caregivers. Drawing from personal experiences with his own father and as a father himself, Dutta-Gupta highlights the double standards and gendered …

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  CLASP · [email protected]

June 15, 2023 at 9:11 PM

Recently from CLASP: Immigrant's Access to Benefits, Medicaid, and Child Care

In partnership with UnidosUS, the CLASP immigration team published a new report on the impact of punitive interior enforcement on children.  This week: Immigrants' Access to Benefits, Medicaid, and Child Care   RECENTLY FROM CLASP June 15, 2023   …

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

June 14, 2023 at 2:31 PM

ND4Y's Hill Briefing: One Week Away!

        How to Put Youth in Power: Youth-Led Legislation A New Deal for Youth Hill Briefing RSVP Here Join ND4Y Changemakers and Representative Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) on June 21 for an in-person member and staff interactive briefing on how to put youth in powe…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

June 14, 2023 at 1:30 PM

[New Report] Still At Risk: The urgent need to address immigration enforcement’s harms to children

In partnership with UnidosUS, CLASP released a new report today about the urgent need to address immigration enforcement’s harms to children        New report: despite a decline in interior enforcement actions, harmful policies remain in place For over two d…

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  CLASP, Income and Work Supports · [email protected]

June 13, 2023 at 2:01 PM

IWS Newsletter: June 2023

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE June 2023   To Help Returning Citizens Rebuild Their Lives, Congress Must Lift the SNAP Felony Drug Ban People who reenter society after incarceration need support from social programs such as SNAP to establi…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

June 8, 2023 at 9:52 PM

[CORRECTED] New brief highlights opportunities for improving access within the Child Care and Development Fund

      New Brief: Expanding Access to Child Care Assistance Opportunities in the Child Care and Development Fund Families nationwide are struggling with a lack of affordable and accessible child care. This was true prior to the pandemic and even more so as t…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

June 8, 2023 at 8:16 PM

New brief highlights opportunities in the Child Care and Development Fund for child care providers

New brief from CLASP details how we can expand access to child care through the Child Care and Development Fund      New Brief: Expanding Access to Child Care Assistance Opportunities in the Child Care and Development Fund Families nationwide are struggling…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

June 7, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Millions of Working People Still Don't have Access to a Single Paid Sick Day

        New Brief: Millions of Working People Still Don't have Access to a Single Paid Sick Day On average, one in four workers across the United States don't have access to a single paid sick day. Many of those who lack access are disproportionately workers…

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

June 7, 2023 at 1:30 PM

RSVP for ND4Y's 2023 Hill Briefing!

        How to Put Youth in Power: Youth-Led Legislation A New Deal for Youth Hill Briefing RSVP Here Join ND4Y Changemakers on June 21 for an in-person member and staff interactive briefing on how to put youth in power. Hear directly from young people on wh…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

June 1, 2023 at 7:43 PM

Recently from CLASP: Debt Limit, Work Requirements, Paid Sick Time

Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan budget agreement by a vote of 314 to 117. Fortunately, the deal excludes many of the draconian budget cuts and policy changes proposed by extremists in the House Republican caucus earlier this month.  This week: Deb…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

June 1, 2023 at 12:26 PM

Debt Limit Bill Averts Major Disaster, Doesn’t Solve Long-Term Issues

Recent debt limit bill that averted a crisis in the short term, but discover why underlying long-term issues still pose challenges.      Debt Limit Bill Averts Major Disaster, Doesn’t Solve Long-Term Issues Indivar Dutta-Gupta, president and executive direc…

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

May 31, 2023 at 2:35 PM

Mental Health Awareness Month Round Up!

        Mental Health Awareness Month Round Up! Today is the last day of 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 syste…

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

May 25, 2023 at 7:34 PM

Save the Date: ND4Y's 2023 Hill Briefing

        How to Put Youth in Power: Youth-Led Legislation A New Deal for Youth Hill Briefing RSVP Here Join ND4Y Changemakers on June 21 for a member and staff interactive briefing on how to put youth in power. Hear directly from young people on what it means…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

May 18, 2023 at 9:02 PM

Recently from CLASP: Dutta-Gupta Testifies in Back-to-Back Congressional Hearings

Arguably the biggest topic in D.C. these days is the debt ceiling limit. Extremists in the U.S. House of Representatives are proposing draconian cuts and work-reporting requirements for key programs that support economic security for tens of millions of people.   This week: Dutta-Gu…

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  Indivar Dutta-Gupta · [email protected]

May 10, 2023 at 4:07 PM

The Road Ahead - The Anti-Poverty and Racial Equity Agenda

  Dear Friends,  Many of us entered 2022 with high hopes for the passage of major federal legislation that would have had a transformative impact on millions of children and families with low incomes and communities of color across the country. While our expectations were tapered by the end of 202…

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

May 9, 2023 at 1:30 PM

NEW: Centering Equity and Youth Voices in Subsidized Employment

        Youth Workforce Update: Reimagining Subsidized Employment Programs Young people experienced the highest levels of joblessness even before the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, they continue to face the steepest barriers to employment. For decades, subsidized…

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