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

November 23, 2022 | Testimony/Comments | Alycia Hardy

CLASP urges U.S. Department of Education to strengthen Public Service Loan Forgiveness program regulations

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

November 04, 2022 | Blog Post | Children, Youth & Families

Biden Administration Should Eliminate, Not Expand, Title 42 to Prevent Further Harm to Migrant Children

November 02, 2022 | News Clip | Children, Youth & Families

For Families and Children, a Champion for Democracy and “Constructive Disagreements”

October 28, 2022 | News Clip | Children, Youth & Families

Poverty in Minnesota: A call to action

October 27, 2022 | News Clip | Children, Youth & Families

Inside Detroit’s 24-hour child care: A fragile lifeline for working parents

October 26, 2022 | Blog Post | Children, Youth & Families

Safer for Whom? The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Does Not Actually Keep Communities Safe

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