Feb 13, 2018 | Report/Brief | Nia West-Bey

Maternal Depression and Young Adult Mental Health

Three million Americans living in poverty are either a mother who has experienced depression or a young adult who has experienced serious psychological distress. Untreated mental health needs have significant consequences for mothers and young adults as well as their families.

Dec 7, 2017 | Report/Brief | Kisha Bird

Forgotten and Left Behind: Shifting Narratives and Exploring Policy Solutions for Vulnerable Youth and Young Adults

Jan 19, 2018 | Press Release | Immigrant Children and Families

Deadline Looms for Congress to Protect Young Immigrants

Jan 18, 2018 | Fact Sheet | Rosa García

Recognizing the Changing Face of Postsecondary Students

When we invest in young people, we break the cycle of poverty, spark our economy, and strengthen our nation’s future. However, 4 in 10 are low income, struggling to access education and employment that prepares them for success. The rate is even higher for youth of color, who are more likely to be disconnected from school and work, attend under-resourced schools, and encounter the criminal justice system as a result of structural. CLASP works at the federal, state, and local levels to break down barriers in education and employment, focusing on racial and gender inequity as well as promoting youth as community assets. We promote effective policy that centers youth voice and enables communities to create pathways out of poverty.

Featured Expert:

Kisha Bird

Director of Youth Policy

Youth and Young Adults

New from CLASP

June 12, 2018 | News Clip | Health and Mental Health

Donald Trump Is Devastating Our Mental Health With His Policies and Rhetoric

May 24, 2018 | News Clip | SNAP

While Congress Squabbles, Some States Take Their Own Steps to Help Hungry Students

March 23, 2018 | Blog Post | Youth and Young Adults

“This is not discussed”: Maternal Depression and Young Adult Mental Health

March 23, 2018 | Press Release | Federal Spending Priorities

Omnibus Spending Bill: Clear Progress for Everyday Americans, But Much Left Undone

March 12, 2018 | News Clip | Career Pathways

Congress must support businesses, says senator

Young Adults Grapple with Trauma

Young adults living in poverty experience trauma and structural disadvantage that has lifelong consequences. Moreover, they struggle to access formal mental health supports. They have to rely on peer networks and community-based programs to cope.

"Everybody Got Their Go Throughs": A Report on Young Adults' Mental Health Challenges