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February 25, 2026 | Blog Post | Wendy Chun-Hoon

State of the Union Rehashes 2025 Playbook of Harms to Children, Families, and Workers

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,…

February 24, 2026 | Blog Post | Alyssa Fortner

Black History Month—A Time to Commemorate and Interrogate the Deep Roots and Ongoing Consequences of Inequities in Child Care

This Black History Month calls us to commemorate the deep roots and ongoing consequences of inequity in the child care sector.

February 24, 2026 | Blog Post | Ashley Burnside

Generous Donations to Trump Accounts Won’t End Wealth Inequality

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. 

February 6, 2026 | News Clip | Wendy Cervantes

Ausentismo escolar por redadas explota debate sobre fondos para ICE

"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.

February 4, 2026 | News Clip | Suma Setty

Parental stress, raids, and isolation: How immigration raids traumatize even the youngest children

"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.

February 3, 2026 | Blog Post

Public Benefits and Food Inclusivity: A View into the Plant-Based Food World

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

January 26, 2026 | Press Release | Wendy Chun-Hoon

CLASP Urges Senate to Reject Funding Bill that Will Endanger More Lives

Members of Congress must reject any legislation that further empowers the administration to continue its attacks against families across the country. 

January 20, 2026 | Press Release | Wendy Chun-Hoon

The Devastating Effects on Everyday People of Trump’s First Year

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…

January 9, 2026 | Press Release | Wendy Chun-Hoon

Freezing $10 Billion in Federal Funding Will Harm Children and Families

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.

January 8, 2026 | News Clip | Suma Setty

Fearing arrest and deportation, immigrant parents look for willing guardians for their kids

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.  

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