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Jul 28, 2020 | Report/Brief

How the Trump Administration Has Harmed Immigrant Families and Children

How the Trump Administration Has Harmed Immigrant Families, Children: An In-depth View from the Greater Boston Area and the Carolinas

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May 7, 2020 | Blog Post | Madison Allen

Five Ways to Help Ensure Pandemic-EBT Reaches Immigrant Families

Aug 27, 2020 | Blog Post | Renato Rocha

New Report Sheds Light on Immigrant Families and the Organizations that Serve Them during the COVID-19 Crisis

Sep 17, 2020 | Blog Post | Ashley Burnside

California Takes Step to Expand EITC Access for Immigrants

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Immigrants and their families face unique barriers to basic health care and nutrition assistance, including laws that restrict even lawfully present immigrants’ access to federal means-tested benefits. Immigrants and their children—many of whom are U.S. citizens—are less likely to use programs like SNAP or Medicaid even when they are eligible, due to confusing rules and immigration-related concerns. CLASP works to protect access to critical benefits and income supports for all children and families who need them, regardless of immigration status.

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Renato Rocha

Renato Rocha

Senior Policy Analyst, Income and Work Supports

Immigrant Access to Benefits

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December 7, 2020 | Press Release | Health and Mental Health
Biden’s Health Team Signals Commitment to Access, Equity
November 23, 2020 | Press Release | Immigrant Children and Families
CLASP Applauds Nomination of Mayorkas to DHS
October 27, 2020 | Press Release | Health and Mental Health
Senate Republicans Choose Coney Barrett Over People with Low Incomes
October 6, 2020 | Blog Post | Income and Work Supports
P-EBT Extended—States Must Act to Fight Child Hunger
September 17, 2020 | Blog Post | Refundable Tax Credits
California Takes Step to Expand EITC Access for Immigrants

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Being Ready for Immigration Raids
Families, providers, and communities must be prepared for immigration raids. We've compiled resources to help stakeholders and providers support children and families who may be affected by immigration raids. These resources can also help providers keep their programs safe and trusted spaces for the families they serve.
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Immigration Raid Resources

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

Report/Brief | December 1, 2020
Fight Poverty, Hunger, and Health Care Needs by Removing Barriers to Program Access
Testimony/Comments | October 30, 2020
CLASP Response to Affidavit of Support on Behalf of Immigrants, DHS Docket No. USCIS-2019-0023
Report/Brief | July 28, 2020
How the Trump Administration Has Harmed Immigrant Families and Children
Testimony/Comments | July 17, 2020
CLASP Public Comments Opposing Interim Final Rule on Eligibility of Higher Education Students for CARES Act Funding
Testimony/Comments | July 15, 2020
CLASP Public Comment on EOIR Docket No. 18-0002, Public Comment Opposing Proposed Rules on Asylum, and Collection of Information OMB Control Number 1615-0067

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Our Team

Darrel Thompson
Darrel Thompson
Research Assistant, Income and Work Supports
Elizabeth Lower-Basch
Elizabeth Lower-Basch
Director of Income and Work Supports
Hannah Matthews
Hannah Matthews
Deputy Executive Director for Policy
Renato Rocha
Renato Rocha
Senior Policy Analyst, Income and Work Supports
Vanessa Meraz
Vanessa Meraz
Research Assistant, Immigration and Immigrant Families
Wendy Cervantes
Wendy Cervantes
Director, Immigration and Immigrant Families
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