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

February 11, 2025 | Report/Brief | Nat Baldino

Young Workers Speak Out: New Perspectives on The Need for Paid Leave

April 02, 2025 | Report/Brief | Priya Pandey

A Guide to Creating “Safe Space” Policies for Early Childhood Programs

Children are the poorest Americans. One in 5 live in poverty, and 4 in 10 are low income. The rate is even higher for children of color, who will make up half of all children within the next few years. Despite working hard, families with low incomes struggle to make ends meet because of low wages, lack of education and employment opportunities, and racial barriers imposed by discriminatory policies and systemic bias. This has lifelong consequences, stunting young people’s development and limiting their job prospects. Addressing these issues requires policies that meet both children’s and parents’ needs. That’s why CLASP advocates for federal, state, and local policies that address the needs of families together. This includes child care and early education, health care and nutrition assistance, connecting youth to education and work, and addressing racial inequities in our education and employment systems.

Children, Youth & Families

New from CLASP

June 27, 2025 | Press Release | Children, Youth & Families

Supreme Court Decision on Birthright Citizenship Case Will Create Chaos and Harm Our Nations’ Babies, Families, and Communities

June 26, 2025 | Blog Post | Children, Youth & Families

Senate Doubles Down on House Plan to Take Health Care Away from Millions

June 20, 2025 | Blog Post | Child Care and Early Education

The Senate’s Budget Reconciliation Bill is Bad for Children and Families

June 05, 2025 | Press Release | Children, Youth & Families

Trump’s Budget Proposal Upends Children, Families, Immigrants, and Workers

June 04, 2025 | Press Release | Children, Youth & Families

CLASP and Union Ratify First Collective Bargaining Agreement

Helping States Develop Two-Generation Policies

CLASP and the National Governors Association have partnered with five states—Colorado, Georgia, Minnesota, New Jersey and Oregon—to reform state-wide systems to better serve low-income families. States participate in technical assistance and peer networking, as well as receive financial support, to create two-generation plans that link several policy areas.

States Drive Systems Change Through Two-Generation Strategies