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December 13, 2022 |

Paving a Pathway to Prosperity: Young Adults

Expanding EITC for Young Adults  The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) temporarily expanded Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) eligibility for the 2021 tax year to young workers (19-24) who don’t have dependent children and increased the maximum credit from $542 to $1,502.  This EITC expansion…

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December 13, 2022 | Fact Sheet |

Paving a Pathway to Prosperity: Working People

December 13, 2022 | Press Release |

David Hansell Elected Chair of CLASP Board of Trustees

December 06, 2022 | Blog Post | Dashel Lewis

Year-End Congressional Priorities to Advance Economic Equity, Opportunity 

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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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December 13, 2022 | Press Release | Children, Youth & Families
David Hansell Elected Chair of CLASP Board of Trustees
December 06, 2022 | Blog Post | Child Care and Early Education
Year-End Congressional Priorities to Advance Economic Equity, Opportunity 
December 01, 2022 | Blog Post | Child Care and Early Education
ARPA Saved Child Care, But Recovery Requires Significant Federal Funding
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

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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.

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House Action on Reconciliation Package Could Improve Lives of Millions

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Fact Sheet | December 13, 2022
Paving a Pathway to Prosperity: Young Adults
Fact Sheet | December 13, 2022
Paving a Pathway to Prosperity: Working People
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

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