Freezing $10 Billion in Federal Funding Will Harm Children and Families

The Trump Administration is using politically motivated, racist, and anti-immigrant commentary to villainize those who oppose them and excuse the illegal withholding of federal funding. Children, families, and child care providers will suffer from these actions.

February 04, 2026 | News Clip | Suma Setty

Parental stress, raids, and isolation: How immigration raids traumatize even the youngest children

January 20, 2026 | Press Release | Wendy Chun-Hoon

The Devastating Effects on Everyday People of Trump’s First Year

January 08, 2026 | News Clip | Suma Setty

Fearing arrest and deportation, immigrant parents look for willing guardians for their kids

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 well-being 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

February 04, 2026 | News Clip | Children, Youth, & Families

Parental stress, raids, and isolation: How immigration raids traumatize even the youngest children

January 20, 2026 | Press Release | Adult and Postsecondary Education

The Devastating Effects on Everyday People of Trump’s First Year

January 09, 2026 | Press Release | Child Care and Early Education

Freezing $10 Billion in Federal Funding Will Harm Children and Families

January 08, 2026 | News Clip | Children, Youth, & Families

Fearing arrest and deportation, immigrant parents look for willing guardians for their kids

January 05, 2026 | Press Release | Child Care and Early Education

Child Care Providers Across Many States Attacked by “Influencers”; HHS Response Threatens Access for Children and Families

Increasing Enrollment, Improving Outcomes

Our Advancing Strategies to Align Programs (ASAP) project helps state-level advocates increase enrollment in work support programs, including Medicaid and SNAP, through more integrated systems. There is strong evidence that work supports improve people’s immediate and long-term health as well as their educational and economic outcomes. Research also shows that receiving the full package of benefits—not just one program—is especially effective.

ASAP Project Overview