Historic 2021 Decline in Child Poverty Proves Effectiveness of Federal Investments

The release of 2021 poverty and health insurance coverage data from the U.S. Census Bureau demonstrates how government action in response to the pandemic stabilized households, uplifted millions of people from poverty, and brought uninsurance rates to historic lows.

September 13, 2022 | Press Release | Indivar Dutta-Gupta

Federal Programs Fueled 2021 Drop in Poverty—Particularly for Children

September 08, 2022 | News Clip |

I Grew Up In Foster Care—Here’s What I Wish Parents Knew

September 08, 2022 | Press Release | Indivar Dutta-Gupta

Public Charge Rule Restores Certainty for Immigrants

CLASP is committed to a racial equity agenda that strengthens equitable public investments, promotes economic opportunities and security for all, protects civil rights, addresses explicitly the challenges of immigrants and their families, and honors the voices of communities of color. That’s why we use a racial equity lens in our policy analysis, as well as partner with civil and immigrant rights advocates to determine where our expertise is most valuable. That includes diagnosing systemic barriers, identifying practical solutions that promote equitable opportunities and outcomes, and lifting up best practices that provide pathways to economic security for all children, youth, and adults.

Featured Expert:

Wendy Cervantes

Director, Immigration and Immigrant Families

Racial Equity

New from CLASP

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

Federal Programs Fueled 2021 Drop in Poverty—Particularly for Children

September 08, 2022 | News Clip | Children, Youth & Families

I Grew Up In Foster Care—Here’s What I Wish Parents Knew

September 08, 2022 | Press Release | Children, Youth & Families

Public Charge Rule Restores Certainty for Immigrants

August 30, 2022 | News Clip | Child Care and Early Education

Indivar Dutta-Gupta on C-SPAN Discussing Inflation Reduction Act

August 25, 2022 | News Clip | Children, Youth & Families

Defund the Police Algorithms

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