Reflections on President Johnson’s War on Poverty in Light of the Recent Census Bureau Report

We must dismantle structural inequities that perpetuate racial and economic disparities. Dive deeper in this new blog.

September 17, 2024 | Report/Brief | Isha Weerasinghe

Policy Framework for Immigrant Mental Health

September 10, 2024 | Press Release | Olivia Golden

2023 Poverty Rate Points to Policy Gaps Amidst Economic Strength

August 23, 2024 | Blog Post | Suzanne Wikle

2023 Health Insurance Rates Likely to Fall After Recent Record Highs

Affordable health care is essential for physical and mental health, financial security and employment success. However, low-income workers rarely have access to health insurance through their jobs and cannot afford to buy insurance without help. That’s why Medicaid is critical. It provides low-income people comprehensive health coverage that prevents illness, promotes children’s development, and supports employment. CLASP works to protect and build on historic gains in insurance coverage made through the Affordable Care Act—fighting back against federal efforts to repeal and block grant Medicaid and pressing states to expand their programs. We also address challenges central to the wellbeing of low-income individuals and families like accessing maternal depression treatment and young adult behavioral health.

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Suzanne Wikle

Associate Director for State Health Policy and Advocacy

Health and Mental Health

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September 24, 2024 | Blog Post | Child Care and Early Education

Reflections on President Johnson’s War on Poverty in Light of the Recent Census Bureau Report

September 10, 2024 | Press Release | Children, Youth & Families

2023 Poverty Rate Points to Policy Gaps Amidst Economic Strength

August 23, 2024 | Blog Post | Health and Mental Health

2023 Health Insurance Rates Likely to Fall After Recent Record Highs

July 25, 2024 | Blog Post | Children, Youth & Families

Mifepristone: A Tool for Reproductive Freedom

July 25, 2024 | Blog Post | Children, Youth & Families

Mifepristona: Una Herramienta Para la Libertad Reproductiva

WIOA Opportunities for Action

CLASP is committed to making WIOA work. That’s why we’ve developed short, action-focused memos outlining how states, local areas, advocates, and service providers can leverage opportunities to serve low-income youth and adults through state and local plans, policies and guidance, and budget choices.

WIOA "Opportunities for Action" memos