Child Poverty More Than Doubled in 2022, Underscoring Need for Better Policy

Today’s U.S. Census Bureau report shows—once again—that poverty in the United States is a policy choice.

September 12, 2023 | | Stephanie Schmit

The Urgent Need for Effective Child Care and ECE Policy

September 12, 2023 | | Alycia Hardy

CLASP presents to NC Coalition for Inclusion, Not Expulsions

August 22, 2023 | Report/Brief | Rachel Wilensky

Pandemic Child Care Relief Funds: Documenting Impact Across Four States

Child care assistance makes quality child care more affordable and helps low-income parents access the child care they need to go to work or school to support their families. CLASP develops and promotes child care assistance policies that expand access for low-income families, improve the quality of child care across settings, and strengthen the early childhood workforce. We work with advocates and policymakers nationally and in states to improve child care subsidy policies for children and families.

Featured Expert:

Stephanie Schmit

Director, Child Care and Early Education

Child Care Subsidies

New from CLASP

September 12, 2023 | Press Release | Child Care and Early Education

Child Poverty More Than Doubled in 2022, Underscoring Need for Better Policy

August 17, 2023 | News Clip | Child Care and Early Education

Child care is about to get even more expensive as pandemic funds end

June 01, 2023 | Press Release | Child Care and Early Education

Debt Limit Bill Averts Major Disaster, Doesn’t Solve Long-Term Issues

April 27, 2023 | Press Release | Child Care and Early Education

Child Care for Working Families Act Is Essential to Address Long-Standing Care Crisis

April 21, 2023 | News Clip | Child Care and Early Education

With emergency funding drying up, child care is once again on the precipice

Implementing the Child Care and Development Block Grant

Congress reauthorized the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) in 2014. Some states seized the opportunity, reforming policies to better serve children. But momentum has stalled. Many states have requested waivers from some requirements, citing lack of resources. It’s essential that both Congress and states invest new funding in CCDBG.

Implementing the Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization: A Guide for States