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Recent CLASP Publications
State Profiles of 2007 Head Start Program Information Report (PIR) Data. These individual state profiles show Head Start Program Information Report (PIR) data for 2007, which all programs are required to report to the federal government on an annual basis. Data include information on programs, participants, families, and staff for all Head Start programs in each state, including preschool, Early Head Start, American Indian and Alaskan Native Head Start, and Migrant or Seasonal Head Start. Available for all states plus six territories. 6/23/2009
Early Childhood Education in the ARRA: Opportunities for Helping Low-income Children and their Families by Danielle Ewen and Hannah Matthews. This presentation highlights funding opportunities in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for supporting young children and their families, quality early learning experiences, and healthy and supportive communities. 26 pages. 6/23/2009
Random Drug Testing of TANF Recipients is Costly, Ineffective and Hurts Families by Matt Lewis. Legislators in a number of states have proposed to test all TANF recipients for drug use. This brief explains that random drug testing may be unconstitutional, and is a costly and ineffective way to identify individuals in need of substance abuse treatment. Screening, targeted testing programs, and enhanced treatment options are a better approach to helping TANF families affected by substance abuse. 6 pages. 6/16/2009
State Child Support Pass-Through Policies by Michelle Vinson and Vicki Turetsky. This chart lists all 50 states and the District of Columbia’s child support pass-through and income disregard policies. 4 pages. 6/12/2009
State Examples of Initiatives that Improve Child Care for Babies. As part of its ongoing Charting Progress for Babies in Child Care project, CLASP is profiling state examples of specific policy initiatives states are undertaking to improve child care for infants and toddlers. State examples posted recently include child care licensing, child care subsidy, and quality enhancement policies. 6/2/2009
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