Apr 11, 2019 | Report/Brief | Nia West-Bey

Behind the Asterisk*

Behind the Asterisk*: Perspectives on Young Adult Mental Health from "Small and Hard-to-Reach" Communities reports on the lived experiences of marginalized youth and young adults living in poverty.

Young Men and Women of Color

EVENT: A Conversation on Youth Economic Mobility, Equity, and Justice

Dec 21, 2018 | Blog Post | Kisha Bird

When a FIRST STEP is not enough

Young Men and Women of Color

Our Ground, Our Voices

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

March 5, 2019 | Blog Post | SNAP

Speak Up! Protect SNAP for College Students

March 5, 2019 | Blog Post | SNAP

Join the Fight to Protect Food Assistance for Young Adults

February 25, 2019 | Blog Post | Workforce Development

As States Gear Up for Perkins Planning, Advocates Can Help Shed Light on Role of Adults in Postsecondary CTE

February 14, 2019 | News Clip | Young Men and Women of Color

How Universities, Students Can Advance Equity For Women Of Color

January 30, 2019 | News Clip | Youth and Young Adults

Bringing Visibility to Young Women of Color

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