Mar 10, 2020 | Blog Post | Vanessa Meraz

My Mother, My Hero

This Women's History Month, Vanessa Meraz writes about her mother to uplift the beautiful story of immigrant women in the United States.

Jan 27, 2020 | Press Release | Immigrant Access to Benefits

Supreme Court Ruling Allows Trump Administration to Implement Anti-immigrant Regulation

Oct 11, 2019 | Press Release | Immigrant Access to Benefits

Courts Block Trump Public Charge Regulation

Oct 10, 2019 | Blog Post | Vanessa Meraz

SCOTUS to Decide Fate of 700,000+ DACA Recipients Like Me

Children in immigrant families make up one-quarter of all children in the United States and represent the fastest growing segment of the country's increasingly diverse child population. Yet immigrant children and families are more likely to be low income and face systemic barriers to health and nutrition supports. Harsh immigration enforcement policies also threaten the safety and wellbeing of the millions of children in mixed-status families. CLASP advocates for federal and state policy reforms to promote health, economic security, and overall success for immigrant children, youth, and families.

Featured Expert:

Wendy Cervantes

Director, Immigration and Immigrant Families

Immigrant Children and Families

New from CLASP

April 8, 2020 | News Clip | Children, Youth & Families

Americans Will Get Stimulus Paychecks Soon. Undocumented Workers Get Nothing.

April 7, 2020 | News Clip | Immigrant Children and Families

US lawmakers introduce legislation to help ‘vulnerable communities’ access COVID-19 resources

March 27, 2020 | Press Release | Federal Spending Priorities

The Next Coronavirus Bill Must Address Immigrants, Youth, Other Overlooked Populations

March 26, 2020 | Press Release | Federal Spending Priorities

Coronavirus Bill Offers Relief to People with Low Incomes. Next Bill Must Do More, Include Immigrants.

March 10, 2020 | Blog Post | Immigrant Children and Families

My Mother, My Hero

Being Ready for Immigration Raids

Families, providers, and communities must be prepared for immigration raids. We've compiled resources to help stakeholders and providers support children and families who may be affected by immigration raids. These resources can also help providers keep their programs safe and trusted spaces for the families they serve.

Immigration Raid Resources