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June 9, 2020 at 6:20 PM

Child Care Coronavirus Recovery Conversations: Equitable Approaches to Elevating Parent Voices

CLASP's latest blog discusses equitable approaches to elevating parent voices in recovery conversations.         Child Care Coronavirus Recovery Conversations: Equitable Approaches to Elevating Parent Voices Access to high-quality child care, particularly …

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June 4, 2020 at 9:49 PM

Recently from CLASP: Enough is Enough.

Enough is enough. The recent killings of three African Americans are yet another troubling reminder of the legacy of deep-seated racism embedded in our society. This week: Enough is enough.   RECENTLY FROM CLASP June 4, 2020   Enough is …

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June 1, 2020 at 8:20 PM

Income & Work Supports June Update: Continuing our COVID-19 response, advancing racial justice

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE JUNE 2020   Subsidized Employment Must Be a Part of the Recovery Unemployment has spiked to over 14 percent for March 2020, with most observers predicting a historic high of 20 percent. Without targeted job…

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June 1, 2020 at 7:30 PM

Latest from CLASP on Mental Health Awareness Month

        CLASP Mental Health Awareness Month Roundup  Throughout Mental Health Awareness Month CLASP worked to #ReframeMentalHealth, beginning with a Twitter chat on May 6th.  New Publications  Throughout the month, we released three new briefs focused on i…

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May 27, 2020 at 4:33 PM

How is Coronavirus & Public Charge Impacting YOUR Community?

How is Coronavirus & Public Charge Impacting YOUR Community? In this week’s newsletter, we are writing to ask for your help to track the combined impact of the Public Charge Rule and COVID-19 in our communities. How is Coronavirus &…

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May 26, 2020 at 2:38 PM

Webinar Invitation: Who Gives Care During COVID-19

Join us for a webinar about caregiving during the coronavirus pandemic on May 27        Who Gives Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic? May 27, 2020 12:00–1:30 PM ET Register now CLASP, the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR), A Better Balance, a…

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May 21, 2020 at 10:14 PM

Recently from CLASP: Subsidized Employment Must Be a Part of the Recovery

Given the profound effect of the COVID-19 crisis on people with low incomes, immigrants, and communities of color, CLASP is actively engaged in advocating for policies to support them through the pandemic. This week: Subsidized Employment Must Be a Part of the Recovery …

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May 19, 2020 at 9:01 PM

“In a nutshell, it’s been devastation”

This morning, CLASP’s executive director, Olivia Golden, was the featured guest on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal to discuss how the pandemic is affecting people with low incomes.     “In a nutshell, it’s been devastation” This morning, CLASP’s executive directo…

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May 18, 2020 at 7:57 PM

[REMINDER] A Call to Action: Youth, Young Adults, and Allies' Community Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

Join us for an evening conversation for youth, young adults, and allies in response to pandemic.        A Call to Action: Youth, Young Adults, and Allies' Community Response to COVID-19 Pandemic May 19, 2020 5:30–7:30 PM EDT Register now The COVID-19 p…

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May 15, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Latest from CLASP on Mental Health Awareness Month

        Latest from CLASP on Mental Health Awareness Month  Join CLASP as we #ReframeMentalHealth during Mental Health Awareness Month!  New Brief This week, we released “Redefining Evidence-Based Practices: Expanding our View of Evidence.” This brief disc…

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May 13, 2020 at 9:05 PM

Additional Resources on Job Quality and the Coronavirus Response

CLASP created these resources related to the coronavirus and job quality.       Additional CLASP Resources on Coronavirus Response May 2020     The Job Quality team at CLASP has created additional COVID-19 resources for advocates, agencies, and …

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May 12, 2020 at 8:08 PM

[Save the Date] A Call to Action: Youth, Young Adults, and Allies' Community Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

Join us for an evening conversation for youth, young adults, and allies in response to pandemic.        A Call to Action: Youth, Young Adults, and Allies' Community Response to COVID-19 Pandemic May 19, 2020 5:30 - 7:30 PM EDT Register now The COVID-19…

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May 12, 2020 at 3:38 PM

Key Moment to Influence Policies at Federal and State Levels

Key Moment to Influence Policies at Federal and State Levels Several efforts are underway at the national and state levels to provide greater and more equitable access to programs that meet basic needs.  Key Moment to Influence Policies at…

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May 8, 2020 at 2:08 PM

What Child Care Stakeholders Need to Know about Unemployment Compensation

CLASP has just released a report about how unemployment compensation can support child care workers.      Unemployment Compensation: A Guide for Child Care Stakeholders During the Coronavirus Pandemic CLASP’s latest child care report, Unemployment Compensa…

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May 7, 2020 at 10:28 PM

Recently from CLASP: COVID and Racial Equity; Reimagining Justice; Mental Health Telehealth

Given the profound effect of the COVID-19 crisis on people with low incomes, immigrants, and communities of color, CLASP is actively engaged in advocating for policies to support them through the pandemic. This week: COVID and Racial Equity; Reimagining Justice; Mental Health Telehealth…

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May 7, 2020 at 4:35 PM

New Report from CLASP: Reconnecting, Realizing, and Reimagining Justice

        Reconnecting, Realizing and Reimaginign Justice: Advancing Economic Justice for Individuals and Communities Impacted by the Criminal Justice System Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals impacted by the justice system faced nearly insurmountab…

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May 5, 2020 at 7:10 PM

Why We Need $50 Billion in Pandemic Child Care Relief

CLASP's latest fact sheet estimates how $50 billion dollars for child care would be allocated to the states.     Why We Need $50 Billion in Pandemic Child Care Relief: A State-by-State Estimate The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the long-standing frailty of th…

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May 4, 2020 at 8:33 PM

Income & Work Supports May Update: Continuing Our COVID-19 Response

Please visit our COVID-19 response page to learn about how CLASP is actively engaged in advocating for policy.      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE MAY 2020   States and Localities Step Up to Support Immigrant Families When Congress Fails Coron…

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May 4, 2020 at 7:55 PM

CLASP Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month

      CLASP Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month  May is Mental Health Awareness Month. CLASP’s mental health work centers on systems and policy change with an explicit focus on how race and ethnicity affect a person’s interactions with systems and se…

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April 28, 2020 at 3:33 PM

Highs, Lows, and a New FAQ Document

Highs, Lows, and a New FAQ Document We have a new resource with answers to questions about public charge implications for families who are seeking programs during the COVID-19 crisis.  Highs, Lows, and a New FAQ Document …

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April 28, 2020 at 1:16 PM

New CLASP Resources on Mental Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic

        CLASP Resources on Mental Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic  The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is testing our mental health and wellbeing, shaking our stability, and bringing uncertainty to what we could previously depend upon. Without an adequate…

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April 24, 2020 at 2:35 PM

Recently from CLASP: COVID-19, Green Economy, Maternal Mental Health

Given the profound effect of the COVID-19 crisis on people with low incomes, immigrants, and communities of color, CLASP is actively engaged in advocating for policies to support them through the pandemic. This week: COVID-19, green economy, maternal mental health …

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April 23, 2020 at 6:14 PM

New Estimates Show Child Care System Needs at Least $9.6 Billion Monthly to Survive Pandemic

CLASP has just released an important new child care analysis, Child Care is Key to Our Economic Recovery.        New Analysis Shows Child Care System needs $9.6 Billion per Month to Survive the Pandemic Dear Allies, CLASP and the National Women's Law Cente…

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  Pronita Gupta, CLASP · [email protected]

April 22, 2020 at 9:03 PM

Job Quality Quarterly Newsletter: COVID-19 Edition

The Job Quality team at CLASP curated a list of these resources related to coronavirus and job quality.     Job Quality Newsletter: COVID-19 Edition April 2020    The COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating impacts on workers and their families a…

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April 14, 2020 at 2:47 PM

New Brief from CLASP: "Principles for a High-Quality Pre-Apprenticeship : A Model to Advance Equity"

        Principles for a Quality Pre-Apprenticeship: A Model to Advance Equity   The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) has released our latest policy brief, Principles for a High-Quality Pre-Apprenticeship: A Model to Advance Equity. Guided by an eq…

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April 13, 2020 at 8:54 PM

Opportunities to Take Action to at the Federal & State Level

Opportunities to Take Action to at the Federal & State Level Now is the time to push for inclusive policies at the federal and state levels -- and we urgently need your help.   Opportunities to Take Action at the Federal & State Le…

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April 9, 2020 at 10:40 PM

Recently from CLASP: COVID-19 Roundup

Given the profound effect of the COVID-19 crisis on people with low incomes, immigrants, and communities of color, CLASP is actively engaged in advocating for policies to support them through the pandemic. This week: COVID-19   RECENTLY FROM CLASP April …

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April 8, 2020 at 6:31 PM

Updated Resources for the Child Care Community on Coronavirus Response

CLASP created these resources related to coronavirus, child care, and early education.       UPDATED Resources from CLASP's Child Care and Early Education Team on Coronavirus Response April 2020   The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically and…

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April 3, 2020 at 7:05 PM

Resources for the Child Care Community on Coronavirus Response

CLASP created these resources related to coronavirus, child care, and early education.       Resources from CLASP's Child Care and Early Education Team on Coronavirus Response April 2020   The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically and quickly…

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April 3, 2020 at 3:59 PM

New Blog from CLASP: COVID-19 Response Must Include Youth and Adults Impacted by the Criminal Justice System

        COVID-19 Response Must Include Youth and Adults Impacted by the Criminal Justice System  Policymakers responding to the coronavirus crisis must address the economic stability of those impacted by the justice system who have been struggling to find …

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April 1, 2020 at 6:05 PM

Young Women of Color are Making History

      Young Women of Color Making History  To celebrate Women's History Month, CLASP profiled six young women of color who are creating change in their communities. As activists, artists, and healers, these incredible leaders are reimagining systems, dismantl…

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March 30, 2020 at 7:45 PM

Income & Work Supports April Update: Our COVID-19 Response

Please visit our COVID-19 response page to learn about how CLASP is actively engaged in advocating for policy.      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE APRIL 2020   Coronavirus: A Public Health Crisis That Threatens the Economic Security of Low-income …

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March 30, 2020 at 7:20 PM

New Blog from CLASP: Next Coronavirus package must do more for youth and young adults

      Next Coronavirus package must do more for youth and young adults  The CARES Act enacted late last week gives some youth and young adults access to stimulus payments, unemployment insurance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), paid sick day…

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  Madison Allen · [email protected]

March 30, 2020 at 3:17 PM

PIF Funding Announcement & Legislative Update

PIF Funding Announcement & Legislative Update We are pleased to announce that the Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign is now inviting proposals from community-based non-profit organizations. PIF Funding Announcement & Legislativ…

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March 27, 2020 at 12:58 AM

Recently from CLASP: CLASP responds to COVID-19

With so much at stake for people with low incomes, communities of color, and immigrants, CLASP has been actively responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. This week: COVID-19, Women's History Month   RECENTLY FROM CLASP March 26, 2020   CLASP…

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March 26, 2020 at 8:07 PM

New CLASP Estimates of State-by-state Emergency Child Care Funding

New estimates from CLASP show how much states can expect to receive in emergency child care funding.      CLASP Estimates Show how Much Emergency Funding States Will Receive for Child Care New estimates from CLASP show how much states can expect to receive…

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March 23, 2020 at 6:06 PM

How You Can Use the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to Improve Child Nutrition

CLASP's latest factsheet dives into nutrition provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.       Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Child Nutrition Dear Child Care Partners, Child care and Head Start play critical roles in many aspec…

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  Madison Allen · [email protected]

March 23, 2020 at 5:51 PM

We Need Your Help! Call on Congress to Protect ALL Families.

We Need Your Help! Call on Congress to Protect ALL Families. As the COVID crisis unfolds, we know that an effective public health response requires access to care and critical resources for ALL community members We Need Your Help! Call on …

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March 20, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Child Care Principles for Policymakers During the Coronavirus Crisis

CLASP compiled child care principles for policymakers to use as they respond to coronavirus.       Principles for Child Care Policy During the Coronavirus Outbreak Dear Child Care Partners, As the nation grapples with the coronavirus outbreak, more than ev…

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March 19, 2020 at 4:57 PM

CLASP Celebrates Women's History Month by Highlighting Young Women of Color Making History

        Young Women of Color Making History  To celebrate Women's History Month, CLASP is highlighting young women of color who are making history. Throughout March, we will share profiles of incredible young leaders impacting change in their communities. …

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  Madison Allen · [email protected]

March 16, 2020 at 7:59 PM

USCIS Coronavirus Announcement

USCIS Coronavirus Announcement USCIS announced that the agency will not consider "testing, treatment, nor preventative care related to COVID-19" in a public charge determination. USCIS Coronavirus Announcement …

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March 16, 2020 at 7:28 PM

WEBINAR Surviving to Thriving: Supporting Transformation, Reentry, and Connections to Employment for Young Adults

        WEBINAR: Surviving to Thriving: Supporting Transformation, Reentry, and Connections for Young Adults Wednesday April 1, 2020 3 pm - 4 pm ET  Register Here    Join CLASP and FHI 360 Wednesday on April 1 at 3:00 PM EST for a webinar on supportin…

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March 12, 2020 at 9:19 PM

Recently from CLASP: CLASP Testifies on Paid Sick Days, COVID-19

On Wednesday, Tanya Goldman testified to a subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives Education and Labor Committee explaining the necessity, the economic benefits, and the broad support in the states for paid sick days and The Healthy Families Act—particularly in light of the COVID-19 crisi…

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March 12, 2020 at 8:51 PM

State Child Care Policy Options related to COVID-19

This email includes practical policy stems state child care agencies can make in response to COVID-19.       State Child Care Policy Options Related to Coronavirus Dear Child Care Partners, We know that many of you are looking for steps to support families…

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  Madison Allen · [email protected]

March 9, 2020 at 4:05 PM

Public Charge: What Can States Do To Help?

Public Charge: What Can States Do To Help? In today’s email, we have information about our updated state policy toolkit. We are also sharing talking points about the coronavirus. Public Charge: What Can States Do To Help? …

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March 2, 2020 at 5:19 PM

Income & Work Supports March Update: Public Charge and Black History Month

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE MARCH 2020   Families Urged to Fight Fear with Facts, as Public Charge Regulations Implemented CLASP released a statement on implementation of the "public charge" regulations that impose a wealth test on imm…

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March 2, 2020 at 4:16 PM

Public Charge Implementation: One Week In

Public Charge Implementation: One Week In Today marks a week since the DHS and DOS public charge regulations went into effect.  Public Charge Implementation: One Week In Dear Allies, Today marks a week since…

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February 27, 2020 at 10:42 PM

Recently from CLASP: Underemployment and Part-Time Workers, Opioid Response, Black History Month

Today, we released data using a new measure showing that underemployment among part-time workers is much higher than what the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics reports. This week: Underemployment and Part-Time Workers; Opioid Response; Black History Month   …

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February 24, 2020 at 3:46 PM

New Report from CLASP Highlights the Racialized Response to the Opioid Overdose Epidemic

        Between the Lines: Understanding Our Country's Racialized Response to the Opioid Overdose Epidemic  Communities of color have been criminalized and oppressed by racism imbedded in long-standing policies and negative narratives. From redlining to th…

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February 24, 2020 at 3:04 PM

DHS & DOS Public Charge Rules in Effect Today

DHS & DOS Public Charge Rules in Effect Today Today the Trump Administration’s discriminatory public charge regulations will go into effect in the U.S. and at consular offices abroad.  DHS & DOS Public Charge Rules in Effect Today …

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