How do we as advocates and policy analysts actually connect with communities effectively, respectfully, and inclusively. CLASP's new framework could help guide your path,.
Immigrants need access to public benefits like Medicaid, CHIP, and SNAP. Inclusive federal policies are crucial for this access, as anti-immigrant policies and rhetoric have eroded trust in government institutions among immigrant communities.
Accessible, affordable, high-quality child care and early education are vital for the economic well-being of families, communities, and the nation. However, families, especially those of color with low incomes, face significant challenges in accessing these services due to systemic racial and economic barriers.
Access to good jobs is essential for economic opportunity and racial equity in the U.S., providing fair wages, benefits, and protections for workers. The Biden-Harris Administration has made significant strides, including nearly $167 billion in student loan forgiveness.
The Biden-Harris Administration's student debt relief efforts aim to alleviate the burden on borrowers, particularly those from marginalized communities.
When enacted in 2021, the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) significantly reduced child poverty to historic lows and helped close the racial wealth gap. However, with its expiration, millions of children have fallen back into poverty. Learn how we can restore and expand this critical…
Our tax code should secure revenue for public goods and promote equity by investing in families and workers. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act mainly benefited the wealthy, increasing inequality. Recent expansions in tax credits and IRS investments highlight the potential for tax reform.
This national report and series of state fact sheets analyze variations in eligibility and access to Child Care and Development Block Grant subsidies in 2020.
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…