The Child Tax Credit and Mixed Immigration-Status Families

This frequently asked question (FAQ) aims to help mixed immigration-status families check their eligibility and apply for the CTC.

December 02, 2021 | Fact Sheet | Alycia Hardy

Executive Summary: Understanding the Child Care and Pre-K Provisions in the Build Back Better Act

March 23, 2022 | Blog Post | Alejandra Londono Gomez

This Women’s History Month, Congress Should Honor Early Educators Like My Mom

September 20, 2022 | News Clip |

Doing what works to end child 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.

Children, Youth & Families

New from CLASP

September 20, 2022 | News Clip | Child Care and Early Education

Doing what works to end child poverty

September 15, 2022 | News Clip | Children, Youth & Families

How many people are really facing poverty in the U.S.?

September 13, 2022 | Press Release | Children, Youth & Families

Federal Programs Fueled 2021 Drop in Poverty—Particularly for Children

September 13, 2022 | News Clip | Children, Youth & Families

COVID-19 Relief Spending Pushed Poverty To Record Low In 2021

September 13, 2022 | News Clip | Children, Youth & Families

Child poverty fell by nearly half in 2021, Census Bureau says

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