CLASP

In 2020-21, the U.S. achieved a monumental, yet temporary, milestone by enacting federal policy reforms that halved child poverty and uplifted low-income families, including immigrant families and families of color, amidst a global pandemic. These unprecedented reforms, though now largely ended, provide valuable lessons for future policy…

By CLASP, the Community Partnership Group (CPG), and New Deal for Youth (ND4Y) Changemakers 

The COVID-19 pandemic and recession have taken this simmering crisis and turned it into an explosive boil, demanding immediate response from the Biden-Harris Administration.

The COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) outbreak is testing our health and public health systems, our national response to an economic slowdown and potential recession, and our government’s overall capacity to respond to a crisis. 

2017 Census data show that progress for low-income Americans nearly halted during the Trump Administration's first year.

Olivia Golden delivered testimony on reducing child poverty to the National Academy of Sciences.

CLASP submitted this testimony in opposition to the Working Families Flexibility Act (H.R. 1180/S. 801) of 2017, which would erode essential labor protections and undercut work/life balance.

Olivia Golden submitted written testimony on the proposed FY 2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations.

CLASP submitted this letter in opposition to the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as secretary of education to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.

This paper examines one important reason why access to Medicaid for poor adults is crucial for children’s healthy development.