Budget and Appropriations
CLASP engages in analysis and advocacy to ensure funding for effective programs that improve the lives of low-income people.
FEDERAL BUDGET: CLASP advocates to influence and analyzes the President's budget and advocates before the House and Senate Budget Committees as they consider the budget resolution.
LABOR, HHS AND EDUCATION APPROPRIATION BILLS: CLASP analyzes various appropriations provisions that affect key program for low-income people and advocates before the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to ensure adequate funding for these programs.
LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION APPROPRIATON BILL: CLASP analyzes the LSC section of the Commerce, Justice, Senate and Related Agencies Appropriations' Bills and advocates for increased funding for LSC and the removal of appropriation restrictions on LSC funds.
Resources & Publications
- Feb 03, 2010 | Danielle Ewen and Helen Blank The President's Budget Proposal: Opportunities and Challenges for Early Childhood Programs In this audioconference, Danielle Ewen and Helen Blank discuss the president's FY 2011 budget proposal and implications for funding of state and local early childhood programs. Read Online | Download Audio
- Feb 01, 2010 | Hannah Matthews and Danielle Ewen Administration Reverses a Decade of Indifference The President's FY 2011 budget proposal provides resources for expanding quality child care and early education opportunities for children and families. Read Online
- Jan 25, 2010 | CLASP Federal Policy Recommendations for 2010 Read Online | Download PDF



