What the End of the Public Health Emergency Means for People with Low Incomes

Although the Public Health Emergency may end in the coming months, people’s need for affordable health care and nutrition assistance certainly won’t end.

May 05, 2022 | News Clip | Parker Gilkesson

Looking for fraud in all the wrong places

April 21, 2022 | Report/Brief | Ashley Burnside

The Expanded Child Tax Credit is Helping Families, But National Survey Shows Continued Outreach Remains Essential

March 23, 2022 | Blog Post | Juliana Zhou

Immigrants Have Been Waiting 25 Years for the LIFT the BAR Act

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

Deputy Executive Director for Policy

Income and Work Supports

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September 14, 2022 | News Clip | Income and Work Supports

US child poverty rate fell by half in 2021, census data shows

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

Federal Programs Fueled 2021 Drop in Poverty—Particularly for Children

September 13, 2022 | News Clip | Children, Youth & Families

COVID-19 Relief Spending Pushed Poverty To Record Low In 2021

September 13, 2022 | News Clip | Income and Work Supports

Child Poverty Rates Plummeted Due To The Enhanced Child Tax Credit — But Now It’s Over

September 13, 2022 | News Clip | Income and Work Supports

The child poverty rate fell by nearly half in 2021 as enhanced child tax credit sent billions of dollars to families

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