Our Ground, Our Voices

Our Ground, Our Voices builds from the lived experiences of young women of color and focuses on how race, gender, and their intersection impact the structural barriers they face. Addressing these challenges requires large-scale investment and bold policy proposals to achieve meaningful change.

Nov 14, 2018 | Fact Sheet | Renato Rocha

The Impact of Trump's "Public Charge" Rule for Select States

Child Care and Early Education

Building Strong Foundations

Sep 12, 2018 | Report/Brief | Olivia Golden

Children, Young Adults Stuck in Poverty

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

February 15, 2019 | Press Release | Immigrant Children and Families

Declaration of 'National Emergency' is Latest Attack on Immigrants

January 23, 2019 | News Clip | Immigrant Children and Families

Immigration Rules Change Could Mean More Kids Separated From Parents

January 22, 2019 | Blog Post | Health and Mental Health

When We Talk about Maternal Mortality, We Must Talk about Mental Health

January 17, 2019 | Blog Post | Immigrant Children and Families

Congress, Administration Leave Immigrant Families in Limbo

January 15, 2019 | News Clip | TANF

How a Prolonged Shutdown Could Threaten Child-Care Aid for the Needy

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