How House-Passed WIOA Reauthorization Would Change Youth Programs

This brief outlines key changes to current law in the House WIOA bill for youth workforce programs that was passed on May 17, 2022.

May 16, 2022 | Press Release | Hannah Matthews

Senate Child Care Proposal Could Reach 1 Million+ More Children

March 28, 2022 | Press Release | Olivia Golden

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

March 21, 2022 | News Clip | Olivia Golden

We say we love kids and families. Our policies prove the opposite.

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.

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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

March 21, 2022 | News Clip | Child Care and Early Education

We say we love kids and families. Our policies prove the opposite.

March 21, 2022 | Press Release | Adult and Postsecondary Education

Board of Trustees of the Center for Law and Social Policy Taps Indivar Dutta-Gupta as Executive Director

February 22, 2022 | Blog Post | Child Care and Early Education

Mitigating the Criminalization of Black Children through Federal Relief

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