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October 7, 2021 at 9:44 PM

Recently from CLASP: Supporting mental health policies, Hispanic Heritage Month

In March 2021, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act, which included much-needed federal investments and opportunities to advance mental health policies and resources at the state and local level.  This week: Supporting mental health policies, Hispanic Heritage Month …

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  CLASP, Income and Work Supports · [email protected]

October 5, 2021 at 7:30 PM

IWS Newsletter: October 2021

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE OCTOBER 2021   CTC Work Requirements Would Reduce Access for Many Attaching work requirements to the expanded CTC benefits would deny the credit to many families who need greater financial support, including …

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  CLASP · [email protected]

September 27, 2021 at 2:30 PM

New Brief on Opportunities within ARPA to Help Equitably Address Mental Health Needs

Christine Johnson-Staub and Isha Weerasinghe offer a set of principles policymakers and other stakeholders can consider as they implement ARPA’s mental health provisions.        Supporting Anti-Racist Mental Health Policies and Practices through the American Rescu…

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September 23, 2021 at 7:57 PM

Recently from CLASP: We Must Reverse Course on Inhumane Treatment of Haitian Migrants

The mistreatment of Haitian migrants by Customs and Border Patrol in Texas is appalling to witness. The actions are cruel, inhumane, and unacceptable.   This week: Reverse Course on Inhumane Treatment of Haitian Migrants, CLASP Impact Report   RECENT…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

September 17, 2021 at 2:30 PM

CLASP Education, Labor, and Worker Justice Newsletter

News and updates from CLASP's ELWJ team.    EDUCATION, LABOR, AND WORKER JUSTICE SEPTEMBER 2021 NEWSLETTER   The Green Economy Needs Subsidized Jobs This fact sheet - produced jointly by CLASP, Heartland Alliance, the National Youth Employment Coaliti…

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  Olivia Golden · [email protected]

September 16, 2021 at 5:47 PM

What A Year! CLASP’s 2020-2021 Impact Report

I am thrilled to share with you CLASP’s 2020-2021 Impact Report!        Dear John,   I am thrilled to share with you CLASP’s 2020-2021 Impact Report! As friends, supporters, and partners of our work, you will be encouraged to see the highlights of the important …

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  CLASP · [email protected]

September 15, 2021 at 9:05 PM

New Census Data Show Success of Federal Programs in Addressing Poverty

        New Census Data Show Success of Federal Programs in Addressing Poverty Washington, DC, September 15, 2021—A U.S. Census Bureau report released Tuesday demonstrates very clearly the powerful role of federal programs in helping avert what could have be…

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  Renato Rocha · [email protected]

September 14, 2021 at 4:50 PM

Support LIFT the BAR and #ProtectFamilies TODAY!

Support LIFT the BAR and #ProtectFamilies TODAY! Want to signal strong support for LIFT the BAR? Please join us for a #ProtectFamilies tweetstorm today! Support LIFT the BAR Act and #ProtectFamilies TODAY! D…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

September 10, 2021 at 2:36 PM

Two New Factsheets! Beyond the Mask: Promoting Transformation and Healing in School Reopening

Today CLASP released the final two factsheets in our Beyond the Mask series.        Beyond the Mask:  Promoting Transformation and Healing in School Reopening  Today CLASP released the final two factsheets in our Beyond the Mask series. Collecting Mental Hea…

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September 9, 2021 at 4:54 PM

Recently from CLASP: House Action on Reconciliation Package

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives is taking another critical step forward in bringing transformative change to children, women, and families.  This week: House Action on Reconciliation Package   RECENTLY FROM CLASP September 9, 2021   …

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  CLASP, Income and Work Supports · [email protected]

September 9, 2021 at 1:30 PM

IWS Newsletter: September 2021

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2021   Modernizing the TFP: One Step on the Journey Toward Food Sovereignty The USDA’s recent update to the Thrifty Food Plan (TFP) has led to an average 27 percent increase in benefits to the Suppl…

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  Renato Rocha · [email protected]

September 1, 2021 at 9:30 PM

Sign on To Lift the Bar Act, Update on Public Charge Comment Strategy

Sign on To Lift the Bar Act, Update on Public Charge Comment Strategy We have updates to share with you on two separate and important policies: the DHS public charge ANPRM & the soon-to-be-announced LIFT The BAR Act. Sign on To LIFT th…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

September 1, 2021 at 5:25 PM

Three New Briefs: Beyond the Mask - Promoting Transformation and Healing in School Reopening

        Beyond the Mask: Promoting Transformation and Healing in School Reopening In these newly released briefs, we focus on three key components of school-based mental health:    Culturally Responsive, Trauma-Informed, and Healing-Centered Care Social Emo…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

August 26, 2021 at 8:50 PM

Recently from CLASP: Beyond the Mask: Promoting Transformation and Healing in School Reopening

With many families preparing for the school year, and with many schools having already begun, school districts must invest in student mental health to address the crisis that the pandemic—and long-standing systemic failures—have created.  This week: Promoting Transformation and Heal…

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  Renato Rocha · [email protected]

August 24, 2021 at 9:25 PM

Update on LIFT the BAR: Sign-on to Restore Immigrants' Access to Benefits

Update on LIFT the BAR: Sign-on to Restore Immigrants' Access to Benefits PIF is excited to share that we expect the introduction of the LIFT the BAR Act in the U.S. House of Representatives very soon.   Update on LIFT the BAR: Sign-on to …

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  CLASP · [email protected]

August 24, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Eye on Early Education: August 2021 Child Care Newsletter

CLASP's child care and early education team has recently published these resources.            EYE ON EARLY CHILDHOOD August 2021   The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated long-standing inequities that have permeated the child care system. This system …

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August 18, 2021 at 8:04 PM

NEW: Capping the Co-pay: A State-by-State Analysis

State-by-state analysis of a child care proposal that will keep more money in families' pockets.      Capping the Co-pay: A State-by-State Analysis The Senate recently passed a $3.5 trillion budget resolution, which lays the groundwork for the largest budge…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

August 18, 2021 at 2:15 PM

New Factsheet: Beyond the Mask - Promoting Transformation and Healing in School Reopening

        Beyond the Mask Promoting Transformation and Healing in School Reopening Read the Overview  The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the mental health challenges of youth and young adults, many of whom struggled to access mental health services even bef…

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  Renato Rocha · [email protected]

August 17, 2021 at 4:10 PM

A Public Charge Update

A Public Charge Update Today we are sharing with you a recent development on the status of the public charge Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM). A Public Charge Update Dear Allies, Today we are sh…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

August 12, 2021 at 8:45 PM

Recently from CLASP: Historic Budget Resolution; Citizenship Pathway is Essential

Early Wednesday morning, the U.S. Senate passed a historic $3.5 trillion budget resolution that stands to create the most consequential legislation for people with low incomes in decades.  This week: Historic Budget Resolution; Citizenship Pathway is Essential  …

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  CLASP · [email protected]

August 12, 2021 at 4:00 PM

New: Supporting Immigrant Providers and Families Through Child Care Relief Funds

New CLASP brief on supporting immigrant providers and families through child care relief funds.        Supporting Immigrant Providers and Families Through Child Care Relief Funds CLASP has released a new brief on supporting immigrant providers and families with…

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August 11, 2021 at 7:53 PM

Budget Resolution Offers Dramatic, Equitable Path to Economic Security

Today, the United States Senate passed a historic $3.5 trillion budget resolution to initiate a budget reconciliation process that stands to create the most consequential legislation for people with low incomes in decades.      Budget Resolution Offers Dramatic, …

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  CLASP, Income and Work Supports · [email protected]

August 9, 2021 at 6:30 PM

IWS Newsletter: August 2021

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE AUGUST 2021   The Child Tax Credit (CTC) will help families breathe a little easier.  "People experiencing poverty are thought of, or labeled as, ‘impulsive,’ ‘lacking budgeting skills,’ or ‘making bad choice…

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  Renato Rocha · [email protected]

August 4, 2021 at 8:48 PM

ANPRM At OMB: What You Need to Know

ANPRM At OMB: What You Need to Know Keep reading for a breakdown on what that means, implications for our advocacy, and what comes next in the rulemaking process. ANPRM At OMB: What You Need to Know Dear All…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

July 29, 2021 at 8:49 PM

Recently from CLASP: Driving a Youth Employment Agenda

CLASP's New Deal for Youth campaign meets at the White House to discuss youth employment; CLASP staff honor the 31st anniversary of the ADA.  This week: Driving a Youth Employment Agenda.    RECENTLY FROM CLASP July 29, 2021   Driv…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

July 27, 2021 at 1:51 PM

CLASP Education, Labor, and Worker Justice Newsletter

News and updates from CLASP's ELWJ team.    EDUCATION, LABOR, AND WORKER JUSTICE JULY 2021 NEWSLETTER   Equity Matters: Lessons for Paid Family and Medical Leave In October 2019, the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP), Family Values at Work, and…

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  Renato Rocha · [email protected]

July 20, 2021 at 4:16 PM

About Friday’s DACA Decision

About Friday’s DACA Decision This week, we have an important update to share about DACA and the court ruling out of Texas last Friday.   About Friday’s DACA Decision  Dear Allies, This week, we have an impor…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

July 20, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Sign up for Our New Learning Community on Young Adult Mental Health

Join the PATH Learning Community today.        Policies Advancing Transformation and Healing (PATH) Learning Community Interest Form Deadline: July 30, 2021 The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) is excited to launch our Policies Advancing Transformati…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

July 15, 2021 at 9:26 PM

Recently from CLASP: Millions receive first expanded monthly Child Tax Credit payment today

Millions of families will receive their first monthly federal Child Tax Credit (CTC) payment today, thanks to the temporary expansion of the CTC included in the American Rescue Plan.   This week: Millions receive first expanded monthly Child Tax Credit payment …

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

July 12, 2021 at 7:41 PM

CLASP Executive Director Olivia Golden To Step Down in 2022 After Almost a Decade

CLASP announced today that Olivia Golden will step down in early 2022      CLASP Executive Director Olivia Golden To Step Down in 2022 After Almost a Decade Washington, DC, July 12, 2021—The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) today announced that Olivi…

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  CLASP, Income and Work Supports · [email protected]

July 8, 2021 at 7:30 PM

IWS Newsletter: July 2021

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE July 2020   This Pride Month, Let’s Invest in the LGBTQIA Community Over the past couple of decades, the LGBTQIA community has obtained many victories, like achieving marriage equality and key Supreme Court d…

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  Renato Rocha · [email protected]

July 7, 2021 at 8:29 PM

Research, research, research!

Research, research, research! This week, we are sharing new research on health access & coverage for immigrants, including a very special article from the late Dr. Leah Zallman. Research, Research, Research! …

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  CLASP · [email protected]

July 1, 2021 at 6:45 PM

Recently from CLASP: Shaping Equitable Early Childhood Policy

In our latest publication exploring equity in child care policy, Alycia Hardy and Alyssa Fortner detail how our nation’s current child care and early education system—and the data strategies used to shape it—are often far removed from equitable community engagement practices.  This …

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  CLASP · [email protected]

June 23, 2021 at 7:19 PM

New: Shaping Equitable Early Childhood Policy Through Expanded Data Strategies

Alycia Hardy and Alyssa Fortner propose a set of recommendations for strategies to expand data processes through community engagement.        Incorporating Inclusive Community Engagement Frameworks into Expanded Data Strategies  In a new report, Alycia Hardy a…

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  Renato Rocha · [email protected]

June 23, 2021 at 6:41 PM

New Partner Research Now Available!

New Partner Research Now Available! Keep reading for more information on two new reports, new community resources from ILRC, and an exciting webinar from UnidosUS! New Partner Research Now Available! Dear Al…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

June 22, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Webinar TOMORROW on Youth Mobile Response Services

        Webinar: How to keep young people of color safe through Mobile Response   June 23rd, 2-3 pm ET Register Here Join us for a 60-minute webinar on Youth Mobile Response Services - a 24-hour service that supports young people undergoing mental health and…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

June 17, 2021 at 8:41 PM

Recently from CLASP: I ♥️ My Immigrant Family Video Premiere, Juneteenth

On June 14, the Children Thrive Action Network hosted the “I ♥ My Immigrant Family” video premiere event to celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month. The video premiere, hosted by renowned journalist Paola Ramos, featured commentary, performances, and artwork from immigrants and children of immigrants, …

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  CLASP · [email protected]

June 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM

One Week Away! Webinar on Youth Mobile Response Services

        Webinar: How to keep young people of color safe through Mobile Response   June 23rd, 2-3 pm ET Register Here Join us for a 60-minute webinar on Youth Mobile Response Services - a 24-hour service that supports young people undergoing mental health and…

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  Children Thrive Action Network (CTAN) · [email protected]

June 15, 2021 at 1:42 PM

ICYMI: I ♥️ My Immigrant Family Premiere!

Watch the full event here!    In case you missed it: I ♥️ My Immigrant Family Premiere! Did you miss yesterday's “I ♥️ My Immigrant Family” video premiere? Don't worry, you can still watch the full event here.  This video is a celebration of immigrants, led by children of immi…

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

June 10, 2021 at 3:38 PM

A New Deal for Youth - Sign on to our Demands!

          Sign on to our Demands!  Read our Demands Sign on here  On May 26th, New Deal for Youth Changemakers officially unveiled our list of demands across our six core issues areas: Economic Justice and Opportunity, Healing and Well-being, Justice and Safe…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

June 9, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Join Children Thrive Action Network for video premiere, June 14th, 12:00 pm ET

Hosted by Paola Ramos, renowned journalist and author of “Finding Latinx,”        I ❤️ My Immigrant Family Premiere June 14th – 12:00 pm ET The Children Thrive Action Network (CTAN), an initiative anchored by CLASP, is marking Immigrant Heritage Month and Chi…

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  Renato Rocha · [email protected]

June 8, 2021 at 4:55 PM

Webinars to add to your Calendar!

Webinars to add to your Calendar! We are sharing two upcoming and exciting webinars, including an updated Public Charge State of Play webinar from experts from the PIF Coalition.  Webinars to Add to your Calendar!  …

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  CLASP · [email protected]

June 8, 2021 at 4:27 PM

Webinar on June 23rd: Youth Mobile Response Services

        Webinar: How to keep young people of color safe through Mobile Response   June 23rd, 2-3 pm ET Register Here Join us for a 60-minute webinar on Youth Mobile Response Services - a 24-hour service that supports young people undergoing mental health and…

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  CLASP, Income and Work Supports · [email protected]

June 4, 2021 at 1:15 PM

IWS Newsletter: June 2021

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE JUNE 2021   IWS staff and members of the Community Partnership Group (CPG) discuss barriers to program access at MCAP’s Community Action Month Symposium. Read the agenda and speaker bios here. The Child Tax Credi…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

June 3, 2021 at 8:16 PM

Recently from CLASP: 800+ Tune In to Hear Youth Changemakers' Policy Demands

Last week, the New Deal for Youth Changemakers hosted “A New Deal for Youth: Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait,” where they unveiled their policy platform and demands.   This week: 800+ Tune In to Hear Youth Changemakers' Policy Demands   RE…

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  Akosua Meyers · [email protected]

June 2, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Now is the time to make change!

Now is the time to make change!        Dear John,   I want to make sure you didn’t miss Olivia’s very important call-to-action email last week. Over the last several months, CLASP has been working around the clock to effectively develop and advance policy solu…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

June 1, 2021 at 7:53 PM

Mental Health Awareness Month Roundup

        Mental Health Awareness Month Roundup  May was 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 services. W…

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  Brenda and Sixto with A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

May 27, 2021 at 7:05 PM

Watch Now! Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait.

          A New Deal for Youth Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait. Watch Event Sign onto our demands  Dear John,  Wow! Thank you for to the over 800 people who joined us yesterday as the New Deal for Youth Changemakers unveiled our policy platform an…

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

May 26, 2021 at 5:15 PM

TODAY @ 4 pm ET: Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait.

          A New Deal for Youth Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait. Join us on Facebook Join us on YouTube  Join on our website  Join us TODAY at 4 pm ET as we unveil our public campaign and share the New Deal for Youth Policy Platform and Demands.  We…

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

May 24, 2021 at 7:16 PM

Two days away! Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait.

          A New Deal for Youth Our Vision. Our Demands. Why We Can't Wait. Join us on Facebook Join us on YouTube  On May 26th, join a New Deal for Youth Changemakers as we unveil our public campaign and share the New Deal for Youth Policy Platform and Demand…

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