The State of the Union is supposed to be a moment for the nation to take stock and see who we are as a society. But Trump’s address was a work of fiction. The real state of our union is fragile, strained, and deeply unequal,…
To create a country where all children have generational wealth, lawmakers and donors need to invest in cash programs that effectively target families based on income and wealth.
"Armed with an avalanche of anti-immigrant policies and Congress's unprecedented and massive budget for harmful migration actions, the federal government has caused widespread and irreparable damage to the children of immigrant families and those around them," Cervantes said.
"The stress of parents is certainly trickling down to children," said Suma Setty, a senior policy analyst for immigration and immigrant families at the Center for Law and Social Policy.
True food justice means expanding choice, trusting families, and crafting policies that reflect the full diversity of how communities eat, live, and thrive. Anything less undermines the very purpose of these program
In addition to documenting the harms of this past year, this report offers an overview of responsive actions taken by communities, policymakers, and courts to withstand and counter the administration's constant attacks on children, families, and workers. It also provides ways that individuals and communities can…
The Trump Administration is using politically motivated, racist, and anti-immigrant commentary to villainize those who oppose them and excuse the illegal withholding of federal funding. Children, families, and child care providers will suffer from these actions.
Suma Setty, a senior analyst of policies affecting immigrant families at the Center for Law and Social Policy, said her organization has received a “huge increase” in inquiries about temporary guardianship from local advocates and child care providers.