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June 24, 2025 | Fact Sheet | Rachel Wilensky

FY25 Continuing Resolution Means Fewer Children Have Access to Child Care Through CCDBG

By Rachel Wilensky and Stephanie Schmit On March 15, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 into law. The law decreased nondefense spending by $13 billion but kept spending levels the same as fiscal year (FY) 2024 for many…

March 6, 2025 | Fact Sheet | Stephanie Schmit

Cuts to SSBG, TANF Would Eliminate Child Care for 40K Children, Disrupt Care for Millions More

Federal budget proposals currently under consideration threaten resources available for children and families....

February 28, 2025 | Fact Sheet | Ashley Burnside

The 2025 Tax Package: A Chance to Make the Tax Code Fair by Expanding Credits and Increasing Revenue

By Ashley Burnside and Jesse Fairbanks, In 2025, several provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 are scheduled to expire. This provides an opportunity for lawmakers to reform our tax code so that it serves families with low incomes instead of…

February 5, 2025 | Fact Sheet

Protecting Sensitive Locations Act of 2025

The guidance on limiting enforcement in and near sensitive locations played a critical role in providing families with a sense of security in places they accessed every day to thrive and contribute to their communities. It is imperative that Congress codify this longstanding policy.

September 26, 2024 | Fact Sheet | Rachel Wilensky

Cliff Notes: Pandemic Relief Funding Teaches Lessons About the Need for Sustained Child Care Investments

New fact sheet in collaboration with the National Womens Law Center highlights the urgent need for long term, sustainable investments in child care.

September 25, 2024 | Fact Sheet

Access to Benefits are Essential for DACA Recipients and their Families to Thrive

Due to restrictive policies, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program recipients have been barred from purchasing health coverage and accessing federal public benefit programs.

September 17, 2024 | Fact Sheet | Hannah Liu

Deepening the Divide: Abortion Bans Further Harm Immigrant Communities (2024)

This updated fact sheet highlights how the overturn of Roe v. Wade exacerbated pre-existing barriers to abortion care for immigrants and proposes recommendations for Congress and the Biden-Harris Administration to support immigrant access to abortion.

July 31, 2024 | Fact Sheet

Ensuring Best Practices in English Learner Programs

Adopting effective English learner programs in public schools enables these students to fully and equitably participate both in the classroom and in broader society.

June 28, 2024 | Fact Sheet

Achieving Reproductive Justice for Immigrants Through the HEAL for Immigrant Families Act and the LIFT the BAR Act

By Gabrielle Chiodo, For decades, the United States has enacted policies that have prevented immigrants, regardless of their documentation status, from accessing quality health care, including abortion and other essential reproductive health services. The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) of 1996 prevented…

June 28, 2024 | Fact Sheet

Meeting the Needs of Asylum Seekers: Eligibility Bars Hinder States From Helping New Arrivals

By Yasmine Elkharssa, Asylum seekers have a moral and legal right to be in the United States, and we must ensure their needs are met so they can thrive. This includes access to housing, health care, nutrition assistance, workforce support, and legal assistance. However, as…

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