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May 20, 2021 at 8:04 PM

Recently from CLASP: Subsidized Employment, other Proven Strategies for Getting People into Jobs

It’s #JobsForYouth Action Week, and CLASP has been busy highlighting many proven strategies like subsidized jobs for getting young people—and many others—into jobs that can lead to economic security.   This week: Subsidized Employment, other Proven Strategies for Getting People into…

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May 20, 2021 at 2:28 PM

A National Plan for Youth Employment

        A National Plan for Youth Employment As part of #JobsforYouth Action Week, CLASP, in partnership with New America and the Better Education and Training Taskforce, released Building Back Better: A National Plan for Youth Employment, Prioritizing Young…

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May 19, 2021 at 10:09 PM

Discriminatory Health Insurance Proclamation Officially Rescinded!

Discriminatory Health Insurance Proclamation Officially Rescinded! We are reminded of and grateful for the strength and power of this coalition, which was instrumental in blocking this policy from taking effect.   Discriminatory Health Ins…

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

May 19, 2021 at 6:35 PM

One Week Away! Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait. May 26th, 4-6 pm ET

        One Week Away!  A New Deal for Youth  Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait.  May 26th  4-6 pm ET  Register Here On May 26th, join A New Deal for Youth Changemakers as we unveil our public campaign and share the New Deal for Youth Policy Platfor…

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May 14, 2021 at 4:00 PM

New Social Media Toolkit: A New Deal for Youth: Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait

        Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait.  Register Here  Social Media Toolkit  Dear John,   The New Deal for Youth Changemakers are excited to publicly share the New Deal for Youth Policy Platform for the first time on May 26th, from 4-6pm EST.  …

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May 12, 2021 at 3:47 PM

Save the Date: Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait. May 26th, 4-6 pm ET

        Save the Date!  A New Deal for Youth  Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait.  May 26th  4-6 pm ET  Register Here On May 26th, join A New Deal for Youth Changemakers as we unveil our public campaign and share the New Deal for Youth Policy Platfor…

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May 7, 2021 at 3:11 PM

New: CLASP Estimate for Fully Funding School-Age Child Care Through CCDBG

New CLASP fact sheet details the importance of significant direct spending for school-age child care.         School-Age Child Care: Overlooked and Under-resourced The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated how critical child care is for families while also high…

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May 6, 2021 at 9:28 PM

Recently from CLASP: What We Like about the American Families Plan

On April 28, President Biden announced his latest legislative proposal, The American Families Plan (AFP). It’s a bold and transformative effort to help the country recover from the coronavirus and recession.  This week: What We Like about the American Families Plan …

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May 6, 2021 at 8:18 PM

Education, Labor, and Worker Justice Newsletter

News and updates from CLASP's ELWJ team.    EDUCATION, LABOR, AND WORKER JUSTICE   Economic Recovery Must Include Job-Protected Paid Family and Medical Leave As Congress looks toward economic recovery legislation, policymakers must include inclusive …

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  Renato Rocha · [email protected]

May 5, 2021 at 8:56 PM

Kicking off AAPI Heritage Month + New Resources and Toolkits

Kicking off AAPI Heritage Month + New Resources and Toolkits We will be sharing upcoming events and resources to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month & uplift the voices of the AAPI community Kicking off AAPI Herita…

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May 5, 2021 at 4:03 PM

Reminder: RSVP for FV@W/CLASP Webinar Tomorrow on Federal/State Coordination of Paid Family and Medical Leave

        FV@W/CLASP Webinar Tomorrow on Federal/State Coordination of Paid Family and Medical Leave Family Values @ Work and CLASP are pleased to bring together agency administrators and paid family and medical leave advocates to discuss emerging PFML federal…

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May 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM

IWS Newsletter: May 2021

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE May 2021   Accessing the Third Stimulus Payment for People Traditionally Excluded from the Tax System We compiled these frequently asked questions (FAQs) to support those who work with unhoused, unbanked, and…

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May 4, 2021 at 4:02 PM

New Brief on Federal Investment in Child Care Facilities

New brief addresses the need to invest federal dollars in facility infrastructure for child care providers.        Using Relief Dollars for Child Care Facilities Today, the National Children’s Facilities Network, along with Center for Law and Social Policy, …

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May 3, 2021 at 6:07 PM

RSVP Now: FV@W/CLASP Webinar on Federal/State Coordination of Paid Family and Medical Leave

        FV@W/CLASP Webinar Thursday on Federal/State Coordination of Paid Family and Medical Leave Family Values @ Work and CLASP are pleased to bring together agency administrators and paid family and medical leave advocates to discuss emerging PFML federal…

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Save the Date: Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait. May 26th, 4-6 pm ET

        Save the Date!  A New Deal for Youth  Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait.  May 26th  4-6 pm ET  Register Here On May 26th, join A New Deal for Youth Changemakers as we unveil our public campaign and share the New Deal for Youth Policy Platfor…

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  CLASP, Youth Team · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 3:27 PM

Kisha Bird Steps Down as Director of Youth Policy; Nia West-Bey to Succeed Her May 1

The Center for Law and Social Policy today announced a long-planned transition of leadership on the organization’s Youth Policy team.      Kisha Bird Steps Down as Director of Youth Policy; Nia West-Bey to Succeed Her May 1 Washington, DC, April 29, 2021—The…

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April 28, 2021 at 5:31 PM

American Families Plan: The Long-Overdue, Bold Plan Our Nation Needs

The AFP sharply reduces child poverty and addresses child hunger, investing in the nation’s future through its children and young people          American Families Plan: The Long-Overdue, Bold Plan Our Nation Needs April 28, 2021, Washington D.C.—The American Fa…

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April 22, 2021 at 10:10 PM

Recently from CLASP: The Conviction in the Murder of George Floyd

Tuesday’s conviction on all counts of the charges against Minneapolis ex-police officer Derek Chauvin affirms that—despite countless examples of unfair treatment and violence toward the Black community from law enforcement—this time at least a murderer is being held accountable.   T…

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  Renato Rocha · [email protected]

April 22, 2021 at 5:22 PM

USCIS to Federal Agencies: The Nation’s Public Charge Policy Has Changed!

USCIS to Federal Agencies: The Nation’s Public Charge Policy Has Changed! USCIS issued an interagency letter asking other federal agencies to spread the word that the Trump public charge regulations are no longer in effect USCIS to Federal…

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April 13, 2021 at 9:13 PM

COVID Vaccine Resources & Research

COVID Vaccine Resources & Research People in immigrant communities and advocates have expressed concern about barriers that many people face when attempting to access COVID-19 vaccines. COVID Vaccine Resources & Research …

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April 13, 2021 at 8:46 PM

[Roundtable Recording] Child Care: the American Rescue Plan and Beyond (4/13)

View the recording from Tuesday's roundtable "Child Care: the American Rescue Plan and Beyond"        Child Care: the American Rescue Plan and Beyond WATCH RECORDING     On Tuesday, CLASP hosted a roundtable discussion about the American Rescue Plan’…

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April 12, 2021 at 8:55 PM

New Report: Youth Mobile Response Services: An Investment to Decriminalize Mental Health

CLASP released a new report today, “Youth Mobile Response Services: An Investment to Decriminalize Mental Health.” In it, we evaluate the role of law enforcement and mental health systems in the United States and their relationships to racial justice - recognizing that over the past few centuries …

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April 9, 2021 at 2:36 PM

[New Speakers Added] You're Invited on 4/13—Child Care: the American Rescue Plan and Beyond

Rohini Kosoglu, Domestic Policy Advisor to the Vice President, joins CLASP for roundtable on 4/13        Child Care: the American Rescue Plan and Beyond Moderated by The Washington Post's Catherine Rampell   Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT…

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April 8, 2021 at 9:30 PM

Recently from CLASP: Caregiving is Infrastructure

With the recent announcement by President Biden of his American Jobs Plan, which came on the heels of the American Rescue Plan, the nation’s attention is turning to how we restore and build the nation’s infrastructure to assure a successful economic recovery.  This week: Caregiving …

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April 6, 2021 at 6:04 PM

CLASP's New Paid Leave Resources

New resources on paid leave from CLASP's Education, Labor, and Worker Justice Team        New Paid Leave Resources CLASP is pleased to share new briefs on paid family and medical leave provisions in the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and the need for comprehensi…

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April 6, 2021 at 3:20 PM

Reminder: You're Invited on 4/13—Child Care: the American Rescue Plan and Beyond

There's still time to register for this policy discussion among experts in the field to discuss the future of our child care system.        Child Care: the American Rescue Plan and Beyond Moderated by The Washington Post's Catherine Rampell   Tuesday, April…

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April 1, 2021 at 2:30 PM

IWS Newsletter: April 2021

Passage of the American Rescue Plan, wins on public charge, and our role in dismantling anti-AAPI racism      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE April 2021   10 Things to Know About the Third Round of Stimulus Payments President Biden recently signe…

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March 31, 2021 at 9:57 PM

CLASP: Jobs Plan a Critical Step Toward Economic Recovery for All

The American Jobs Plan would create millions of good jobs—with family sustaining wages and opportunities to unionize.        CLASP: Jobs Plan a Critical Step Toward Economic Recovery for All The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) enthusiastically endor…

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March 30, 2021 at 6:55 PM

You're Invited on 4/13—Child Care: the American Rescue Plan and Beyond

CLASP is hosting a policy discussion among experts in the field to discuss the future of our child care system.        Child Care: the American Rescue Plan and Beyond Moderated by The Washington Post's Catherine Rampell   Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 11:00 AM …

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March 29, 2021 at 8:22 PM

New: States’ Plans to Use the CRRSA’s $10B in Child Care Relief Funds

CLASP analyzes how states plan to use CRRSA's $10B in child care relief funds.         States’ Plans to Use the CRRSA’s $10B in Child Care Relief Funds As states await the infusion of the American Rescue Plan funding, they are currently supporting the sector…

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March 25, 2021 at 9:49 PM

Recently from CLASP: CLASP stands in solidarity with AAPI communities; Celebrates House passage of immigration bills

The murder of eight people, including six Asian women, in an Atlanta crime spree last week is the latest in a despicable series of violent and deadly acts against Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.  This week: Solidarity with AAPI communities; House passage of i…

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  Renato Rocha · [email protected]

March 25, 2021 at 3:36 PM

You’re Invited: 3/31 Vaccine Advocacy Webinar

You’re Invited: 3/31 Vaccine Advocacy Webinar Join PIF & partners from across the country to learn about strategies to improve access to & acceptance of COVID vaccines in the immigrant community. You’re Invited: 3/31 Vaccine Advoca…

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March 23, 2021 at 4:51 PM

CORRECTION: [Save the Date]: 4/13 Child Care Roundtable

Join us April 13th for a virtual roundtable discussion with policymakers.        Save the Date: Child Care Roundtable Discussion April 13, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT / 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PDT Please join the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) on Tu…

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March 23, 2021 at 4:13 PM

[Save the Date]: 4/13 Child Care Roundtable

Join us April 13th for a virtual roundtable discussion with policymakers.        Save the Date: Child Care Roundtable Discussion April 13, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT / 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PDT Please join the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) on Tu…

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March 22, 2021 at 6:22 PM

Invitation: Two Webinars on the Implementation of the ARP Funding

CLASP and our partners are hosting two webinars regarding the implementation of the ARP.        State Strategies for Implementing American Rescue Plan Funding to Support Children and Families In response to the American Rescue Plan's recent historic investments…

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March 11, 2021 at 11:44 PM

Recently from CLASP: American Rescue Plan Signed, Public Charge Changes Halted

The American Rescue Plan provides unprecedented support to children and their families, including cutting child poverty in half, responding at scale to the emergency faced by the child care sector, extending direct financial support to 2.2 million children in immigrant families excluded from previ…

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March 10, 2021 at 10:06 PM

New: Updated state-by-state estimates for the American Rescue Plan Child Care Relief Funding

The ARP Act provides $39 billion in crucial child care relief funding; how much would each state get?        An unprecedented and historic win for child care This week—thanks to the tireless work of parents, providers, organizers, advocates, and policymakers…

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February 26, 2021 at 12:05 AM

Recently from CLASP: CLASP Honors Black History Month

Black History Month is a time to recognize the extraordinary contributions of African Americans throughout our nation’s history.  This week: CLASP Honors Black History Month   RECENTLY FROM CLASP February 25, 2021   CLASP Honors Bl…

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February 23, 2021 at 8:23 PM

A Black History Month Reflection on Discipline Failures in Child Care

The roots of harsh institutional discipline practices for Black children are traced to systemic racism.        To Dismantle Racism in Child Care and Early Education, Eradicating Harsh Discipline Policies Are a Key Step This month, as we celebrate the countless…

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  Renato Rocha · [email protected]

February 19, 2021 at 9:09 PM

Our Thoughts on Biden’s Immigration Bill

Our Thoughts on Biden’s Immigration Bill While there is much to applaud in the bill, PIF is disappointed that the bill denies immigrants access to health care and human services programs. Our Thoughts on Biden’s Immigration Bill …

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February 12, 2021 at 3:26 PM

Recently from CLASP: It’s Time for a New Deal for Youth.

Pandemic, recession, public lynchings, uprisings for racial justice—we need a New Deal for Youth.  This week: It’s Time for a New Deal for Youth.   RECENTLY FROM CLASP February 12, 2021   It’s Time for a New Deal for Youth. At …

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

February 10, 2021 at 7:50 PM

Register for Thursday's Webinar P-EBT Update and Overview of Latest Guidance

USDA recently released updated guidance on Pandemic EBT, learn more from experts and advocates.        P-EBT Update and Overview of Latest Guidance Thursday, February 11, 3:00 p.m. Eastern (2:00 p.m. Central, 1:00 p.m. Mountain, 12:00 p.m. Pacific) USDA rec…

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February 5, 2021 at 6:23 PM

FMLA 28 Years Later: Now is the Time for Paid Family and Medical Leave

      FMLA's 28th Anniversary and FAMILY Act Reontroduction Dear Colleagues, Today marks the 28th anniversary of the passage of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in Congress in 1993. This pivotal legislation transformed the workplace and provided worke…

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February 4, 2021 at 6:04 PM

WATCH: #WhyWeCantWait: A New Deal for Youth

Join us in a movement for policies that work for today's youth.          #WhyWeCantWait: A New Deal for Youth  We are in an all-hands-on deck moment in our nation.  In the wake of the Great Depression and after World War II there was a recognition that withou…

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February 2, 2021 at 7:30 PM

IWS Newsletter: February 2021

Policies that explicitly limit program eligibility for immigrant families or deter people from applying to benefits programs undermine the health of our communities.  test CLASP1200 18th St NWWashington, DC 20036United States If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer…

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February 1, 2021 at 8:19 PM

New Resources for States on COVID Relief Funds, CCDBG Plans

Resources to help states think about how to use recent COVID relief funds.        How to Use Your State’s Relief Funds, Craft a Responsive CCDBG Plan Last week, CLASP released two resources that can help stakeholders in states think about how to use recent COV…

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January 29, 2021 at 7:14 PM

Why Child Care Needs Direct Spending, Not Just Tax Credits, During COVID and Beyond

Tax credits are not a replacement for significant direct spending.        Tax Credits Are A Complementary Policy, Not A Replacement For Significant Direct Spending And Bold Reforms The COVID pandemic has pushed child care and early learning to the brink, with …

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  Renato Rocha · [email protected]

January 29, 2021 at 4:43 PM

An Update on President Biden’s Executive Order

An Update on President Biden’s Executive Order We remain optimistic that quick action on public charge remains a top priority for the White House. An Update on President Biden’s Executive Order  Dear Active …

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January 28, 2021 at 11:40 PM

Recently from CLASP: CLASP 2021 Policy Agenda for the New Administration

CLASP is pleased to see the progress the Biden-Harris Administration has been making since the inauguration last week, signing numerous executive orders and proposing legislative responses. Several of the administration’s responses include policy recommendations contained in ten papers that CLASP …

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January 25, 2021 at 5:22 PM

Transitions on CLASP's Job Quality's Team

      Transitions on CLASP's Job Quality Team The following statement is from Pronita Gupta, Director of Job Quality, and Tanya Goldman, Senior Policy Analyst on the Job Quality team. Dear Colleagues and Friends, We hope this message finds you well. We are w…

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