"As a funder, we like to see results from our investments-in the form of impact, influence, and leverage. Few grantees consistently produce results comparable to those of CLASP." .
–Douglas W. Nelson, President,
Annie E. Casey Foundation
"When I want to know what's currently happening in welfare and social policy, CLASP is always the best source for up-to-the-minute details as well as thoughtful analysis of policy changes."
–Rebecca Blank,
Robert S. Kerr Senior Fellow,
Brookings Institution
"CLASP is a national treasure. "
–David Ellwood, Dean
Harvard Kennedy School of Government
Mission CLASP's mission is to develop and advocate for policies at the federal, state and local levels that improve the lives of low income people. In particular, we seek policies that work to strengthen families and create pathways to education and work.
Vision Our vision is an America where children grow up safe, healthy, nurtured, and prepared to succeed; where young people and adults have the skills and supports they need to fulfill their potential and to contribute to society and the economy; where jobs provide decent wages and family friendly policies; where poverty is rare; where there is justice for all; and where all people can participate equally and their communities can prosper.
Role Through careful research and analysis and effective advocacy, CLASP develops and promotes new ideas, mobilizes others, and directly assists governments and advocates to put in place successful strategies that deliver results that matter to people across America. We are nonpartisan and situated at the intersection of local practice, national research, and state and federal policy, and striving to translate each world to each other.
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