CLASP

CLASP recently launched a new project, Building Equitable Economic Supports in the South (BEES). Through the BEES project CLASP is working directly with community organizations and policy organizations in Mississippi and North Carolina to improve the economic well-being of people experiencing poverty. In Mississippi we’re…

A family’s income during the prenatal and early years of a child’s life plays a significant role in her health, well-being, and cognitive development, all of which shape her future outcomes. Evidence abounds on the positive impact that income support programs—especially cash transfers—have on children.

The LIFT the BAR Act would restore access to critical public benefits for immigrants. 

Recent debt limit bill that averted a crisis in the short term, but discover why underlying long-term issues still pose challenges.

A CLASP report on access to TANF was cited in this article.

President Biden has rightfully pledged to not take away people’s health care or increase poverty as part of the debt ceiling negotiations. The administration must hold this line and reject any new work requirements for Medicaid, or increased work requirements for SNAP and TANF.

CLASP urges the House of Representatives to reject the debt ceiling bill.

Ashley Burnside was quoted about TANF.

"A report by the Center for Law and Social Policy notes the severe backlog of applications at SSA as a hindrance for long COVID applicants, and others."

Elizabeth Lower-Basch was featured in this news segment about the Mississippi TANF scandal.