Cuts to SSBG, TANF Would Eliminate Child Care for 40K Children, Disrupt Care for Millions More

Federal budget proposals currently under consideration threaten resources available for children and families....

February 28, 2025 | Fact Sheet | Ashley Burnside

The 2025 Tax Package: A Chance to Make the Tax Code Fair by Expanding Credits and Increasing Revenue

February 11, 2025 | Report/Brief | Nat Baldino

Young Workers Speak Out: New Perspectives on The Need for Paid Leave

April 02, 2025 | Report/Brief | Priya Pandey

A Guide to Creating “Safe Space” Policies for Early Childhood Programs

Children are the poorest Americans. One in 5 live in poverty, and 4 in 10 are low income. The rate is even higher for children of color, who will make up half of all children within the next few years. Despite working hard, families with low incomes struggle to make ends meet because of low wages, lack of education and employment opportunities, and racial barriers imposed by discriminatory policies and systemic bias. This has lifelong consequences, stunting young people’s development and limiting their job prospects. Addressing these issues requires policies that meet both children’s and parents’ needs. That’s why CLASP advocates for federal, state, and local policies that address the needs of families together. This includes child care and early education, health care and nutrition assistance, connecting youth to education and work, and addressing racial inequities in our education and employment systems.

Children, Youth & Families

New from CLASP

September 12, 2025 | Press Release | Children, Youth & Families

Court Rulings Maintain Access to Critical Programs for Immigrant Families

September 10, 2025 | Blog Post | Children, Youth & Families

Preserving Parental Rights in the Face of Deportation: What to Know About the New Detained Parent Directive

September 09, 2025 | Press Release | Child Care and Early Education

Census Bureau Data Underscores Gender, Racial Disparities; Policy Decisions in 2025 Will Worsen Conditions for All

September 03, 2025 | Press Release | Children, Youth & Families

2024 Poverty Numbers Will Foreshadow an Even Bleaker Future, Thanks to Policy Attacks on People Who Are Marginalized

August 27, 2025 | Blog Post | Child Care and Early Education

When Hunger Speaks a Different Language: Food Insecurity, Immigrant Families, and the Invisible Barriers That Keep Kids Hungry

Helping States Develop Two-Generation Policies

CLASP and the National Governors Association have partnered with five states—Colorado, Georgia, Minnesota, New Jersey and Oregon—to reform state-wide systems to better serve low-income families. States participate in technical assistance and peer networking, as well as receive financial support, to create two-generation plans that link several policy areas.

States Drive Systems Change Through Two-Generation Strategies