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September 13, 2022 |

Federal Programs Fueled 2021 Drop in Poverty—Particularly for Children

Thanks to powerful federal investments in programs that support people seeking economic security, the child poverty rate in 2021 as measured by the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) dropped by nearly half, from 9.7 percent in 2020 to 5.2 percent in 2021, the lowest level measured.

July 28, 2022 | Press Release | Indivar Dutta-Gupta

Senate Reconciliation Package is a Positive Step, But Bill Sidelines Too Many Priorities

July 28, 2022 | Testimony/Comments | Indivar Dutta-Gupta

A Social Protection System that Works for All of Us: Economic Security as the Foundation for Economic Opportunity

July 20, 2022 | Blog Post | Ashley Burnside

It’s Not Too Late to Claim Your Stimulus Payment: Eligibility Rules for People Previously Claimed as Dependents

The federal government provides a majority of resources for programs that help low-income people, even when state and local government administers the programs. Smart investments and strong protections help low-income people get ahead. Cutting or repealing supports traps families in poverty. People of color, who are disproportionately low income, are particularly affected. CLASP advocates for a strong federal budget and for federal legislation and regulations that promote economic security and wellbeing for low-income children, youth, families. In particular, we advocate for policies that support work; provide access to health, nutrition, and other supports; and invest in education and training. We also tell the stories of those who are affected by federal budget cuts and caps—showing how policy truly affects low-income people.

Federal Spending Priorities

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September 13, 2022 | Press Release | Children, Youth & Families

Federal Programs Fueled 2021 Drop in Poverty—Particularly for Children

July 28, 2022 | Press Release | Child Care and Early Education

Senate Reconciliation Package is a Positive Step, But Bill Sidelines Too Many Priorities

July 20, 2022 | Blog Post | Federal Spending Priorities

It’s Not Too Late to Claim Your Stimulus Payment: Eligibility Rules for People Previously Claimed as Dependents

May 16, 2022 | Press Release | Child Care and Early Education

Senate Child Care Proposal Could Reach 1 Million+ More Children

March 28, 2022 | Press Release | Child Care and Early Education

Biden’s Budget Outlines Key Investments for Economic Growth, Equity

House Action on Reconciliation Package Could Improve Lives of Millions

Families, child care providers, and workers have been waiting a generation for a moment like this when Congress considers making truly historic investments in the areas of child care and paid family and medical leave. Altogether the proposals in this reconciliation package reimagine a society that will ensure an equitable and powerful recovery for all.

House Action on Reconciliation Package Could Improve Lives of Millions

Publications Fact Sheets | Presentations | Published Articles | Reports & Analyses | Testimonials & Comments

Testimony/Comments | July 28, 2022

A Social Protection System that Works for All of Us: Economic Security as the Foundation for Economic Opportunity

Report/Brief | May 19, 2022

How House-Passed WIOA Reauthorization Would Change Youth Programs

Report/Brief | September 16, 2021

CLASP 2020-2021 Impact Report

Testimony/Comments | July 07, 2021

CLASP Responds to Methods and Leading Practices for Advancing Equity and Support for Underserved Communities through Government, OMB Doc. No. 2021-09109

Testimony/Comments | April 30, 2021

Letter to Congress to ensure youth and adults impacted by the criminal legal system are a priority in the American Jobs plan.

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Policy Analyst for Policy

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Director of Legislative Affairs

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Federal Programs Fueled 2021 Drop in Poverty—Particularly for Children

Senate Reconciliation Package is a Positive Step, But Bill Sidelines Too Many Priorities

A Social Protection System that Works for All of Us: Economic Security as the Foundation for Economic Opportunity

It’s Not Too Late to Claim Your Stimulus Payment: Eligibility Rules for People Previously Claimed as Dependents

Federal Spending Priorities

New from CLASP

Publications Fact Sheets | Presentations | Published Articles | Reports & Analyses | Testimonials & Comments

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