Children and Families in Trouble: Census Data Show Declining Health Coverage and Enduring Poverty

New Census data on poverty and health insurance reveal troubling signs for people with low incomes.

Aug 8, 2019 | Press Release | Immigrant Children and Families

Mississippi Worksite Raids Leave Hundreds of Children Stranded Without Parents and Raise Concerns About ICE Policy

Immigrant Children and Families

Immigration Raid Resources

Jun 4, 2019 | Press Release | Immigrant Children and Families

House Passage of the Dream and Promise Act: A Victory for Immigrants, Families, and the Nation

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, low-income families 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.

Featured Expert:

Olivia Golden

Executive Director

Children, Youth & Families

New from CLASP

October 19, 2019 | News Clip | Immigrant Children and Families

5 Things You Need to Know on 'Public Charge'

October 18, 2019 | Blog Post | Immigrant Children and Families

CLASP Builds on Public Interest Law Roots Through Amicus Advocacy for Immigrants

October 16, 2019 | Blog Post | Immigrant Access to Benefits

Five Federal Courts Enjoin Public Charge Rule, Citing Powerful Evidence

October 11, 2019 | Press Release | Immigrant Access to Benefits

Courts Block Trump Public Charge Regulation

October 10, 2019 | Blog Post | Racial Equity

SCOTUS to Decide Fate of 700,000+ DACA Recipients Like Me

Protecting Immigrant Families

The Trump Administration is attempting to block low-income immigrant families, including their citizen children, from access to basic needs programs that promote economic security by providing health care, nutrition, and housing assistance. The Protecting Immigrant Families, Advancing Our Future campaign brings together leading advocates for immigrants; children, education, health, anti-hunger, and anti-poverty groups; to defend against these threats and support a productive national dialogue about our country’s immigrant tradition and economic future.

Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign Resources