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Dec 1, 2020 | Report/Brief | Elizabeth Lower-Basch

Fight Poverty, Hunger, and Health Care Needs by Removing Barriers to Program Access

This report details CLASP's recommendations for the Biden-Harris Administration to fight poverty, hunger, and the health care crisis.

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Jan 12, 2021 | Blog Post | Jessi Russell

New Congress Must Act Swiftly to Subsidize Rental Assistance Programs and Prevent Evictions

Sep 1, 2020 | Report/Brief | Ashley Burnside

CLASP Principles for Federal Tax Policy

Dec 22, 2020 | Report/Brief | Suzanne Wikle

Using Administrative Advocacy to Improve Access to Public Benefits

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Low-income individuals and families struggle to make ends meet, even when employed, because of low wages, lack of benefits, and volatile job schedules. Others face periods of unemployment due to economic conditions, health limitations, or the need to care for others. For these individuals and families, SNAP, Medicaid, and other safety net programs are essential to support employment, meet basic needs, promote children’s healthy development, and climb out of poverty. This includes providing access to education and training programs. That’s why CLASP advocates for federal and state policies that increase investment, prevent harmful cuts, and streamline access across public programs. When we invest in the safety net, we’re supporting work, strengthening families, and promoting economic mobility.

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Elizabeth Lower-Basch

Elizabeth Lower-Basch

Director of Income and Work Supports

Income and Work Supports

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March 6, 2021 | Press Release | Federal Spending Priorities
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Asset Limits Hurt Families, States
SNAP is a means-tested program, limiting eligibility to people below 200 percent of poverty. There are also eligibility limits for assets like savings and vehicles. Asset limits contradict SNAP's goal of promoting work and enabling recipients to advance economically. Moreover, they increase administrative costs and bureaucracy for states.
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Eliminating Asset Limits: Creating Savings for Families and State Governments

Publications  Fact Sheets | Presentations | Journal Articles | Reports/Briefs | Testimony/Comments

Fact Sheet | March 8, 2021
Make Work Pay for Workers Without Children in the Household by Expanding the EITC
Report/Brief | February 28, 2021
TANF 101: Work Participation Rate
Fact Sheet | February 26, 2021
Fact Sheet: Effective COVID Relief Depends on the Inclusion of Immigrants
Fact Sheet | February 10, 2021
Expanded Child Tax Credit Proposal Critical for Families with Lowest Incomes
Report/Brief | January 31, 2021
No More Double Punishments: Lifting the Ban on SNAP and TANF for People with Prior Felony Drug Convictions

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Our Team

Ashley Burnside
Ashley Burnside
Policy Analyst, Income and Work Supports
Diana Orozco
Policy Analyst, Income and Work Supports
Elizabeth Lower-Basch
Elizabeth Lower-Basch
Director of Income and Work Supports
Jessi Russell
Research Assistant, Income and Work Supports
Olivia Golden
Olivia Golden
Executive Director
Parker Gilkesson
Parker Gilkesson
Policy Analyst, Income and Work Supports
Renato Rocha
Renato Rocha
Senior Policy Analyst, Income and Work Supports
Suzanne Wikle
Suzanne Wikle
Project Director, Advancing Strategies for Aligning Programs (ASAP)
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