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March 02, 2022 |

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. 

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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

May 19, 2022 | News Clip | Alycia Hardy

The Work-From-Home Era Left Them Out

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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.

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Hannah Matthews

Hannah Matthews

Deputy Executive Director for Policy

Children, Youth & Families

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May 19, 2022 | News Clip | Child Care and Early Education
The Work-From-Home Era Left Them Out
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Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis Requires Equitably Addressing the Climate Crisis
May 16, 2022 | Press Release | Child Care and Early Education
Senate Child Care Proposal Could Reach 1 Million+ More Children
May 12, 2022 | News Clip | Children, Youth & Families
How Do I Find a Job After College? Here’s What to Prioritize
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A View from the Classroom: How Policymakers Can Improve Teachers’ Mental Health

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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.

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States Drive Systems Change Through Two-Generation Strategies

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Report/Brief | May 19, 2022
How House-Passed WIOA Reauthorization Would Change Youth Programs
Fact Sheet | May 16, 2022
Child Care & Early Education Reconciliation Proposal Could Reach 1 Million+ Children
Fact Sheet | May 15, 2022
Removing Barriers to Mental Health Care is Essential for Children to Thrive
Report/Brief | May 11, 2022
SYEP in 2021: Lessons For a Changing World
Report/Brief | May 11, 2022
Toward a Vision of Quality Summer Employment For All Youth

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Our Team

Alejandra Londono Gomez
Alejandra Londono Gomez
Policy Analyst, Child Care and Early Education
Alycia Hardy
Alycia Hardy
Senior Policy Analyst, Child Care and Early Education
Alyssa Fortner
Alyssa Fortner
Research Assistant, Child Care and Early Education
Christine Johnson-Staub
Christine Johnson-Staub
Senior Policy Analyst, Child Care and Early Education
Emily Kim
Emily Kim
Research Assistant, Youth Policy
Hannah Liu
Hannah Liu
Research Assistant, Immigration and Immigrant Families
Hannah Matthews
Hannah Matthews
Deputy Executive Director for Policy
Isha Weerasinghe
Isha Weerasinghe
Senior Policy Analyst, Mental Health
Kathy Tran
Kathy Tran
Senior Policy Analyst, Youth Policy
Kayla Tawa
Kayla Tawa
Policy Analyst, Youth Policy
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