CLASP

Our fight to ensure the dignity, security, and well-being of those who have been most marginalized is far from over, and CLASP is ready to meet the moment. 

CLASP urges House lawmakers to reject this damaging bill and focus on policies that put workers, children, and families ahead of billionaires.

By Sirisha Dinavahi – LA Post (EXCERPT) Mental health care is critical for families facing uncertainty. Suma Setty, a senior policy analyst with the Center for Law and Social Policy, noted that even the threat of separation could harm children: “Even just the threat [of…

By Rainesford Stauffer (EXCERPT) She isn’t alone. The United States does not require employers to offer paid family and medical leave and paid sick time. Workers who need time off to have a baby, care for a sick relative, or recover from injury or illness depend on the generosity of…

This fight is far from over, and CLASP stands ready to work with partners to ensure that impacted families and service providers are informed about their rights.

The Senate bill cuts nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid and Marketplace health care, ultimately leaving at least 16 million uninsured and millions more with higher costs to keep their health insurance.

Food insecurity or the lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life is not just a symptom of poverty; it’s a silent force exacerbating the Black maternal health crisis.

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe (EXCERPT) “For far too long, our immigration law has completely disregarded harm to U.S. citizen children, specifically,” said Wendy Cervantes, who advocates for immigrant families and children at the Center for Law and Social Policy. That harm includes the fear that families…

Harvard’s actions will have consequences not just for the school or the Ivy League, but for institutions of higher education across the country,  including state schools, minority-serving institutions, and community colleges.

Families are already struggling with higher costs of living, and the Senate’s budget reconciliation bill will only increase the costs of health care, food, and everyday necessities. The bill's text affirms that at its core, this is legislation that will drain money from the families…