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Addressing Economic Inequity with a Whole-of-Government Approach:...
By Melissa Young and Emily Andrews Overview Millions of people in the United States want to work but cannot access employment and quality job opportunities due to many factors rooted in structural...
View ArticleUnionizing Home-Based Providers to help Address the Child Care Crisis
By Christian Collins and Alejandra Londono Gomez As children grow and develop, child care workers play a vital role in fostering learning and providing support in a safe and nurturing environment....
View ArticleFinding Hope and Light: My Immigration Journey
By Isha Weerasinghe The stories of immigrants take on many forms, often carrying resilience and hope. My story, and my parents’ second immigration journey, began in the early 80s with a move from the...
View ArticleCongress Must Simplify Confusing SNAP Rules That Contribute to Food...
By Alice Aluoch and Juliana Zhou Immigrants are essential members of our communities, yet they are often excluded from social safety net programs that their tax dollars subsidize for U.S. citizens....
View ArticleDemystifying the Rulemaking Process to Increase Public Engagement
By Elizabeth Lower-Basch Government regulations impact nearly every aspect of our lives. They guide big, visible policy choices, like whether potential immigrants are denied green cards because they...
View ArticleWe’re Still Not Listening: Why Young People Don’t Want to Talk to Therapists
By Tatiana Villegas “I feel like when talking to somebody you don’t know, you sort of have that feeling that they might judge you or not, like not believe something that you’re saying” – Youth focus...
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New Head Start Final Rule Significantly Improves Workforce Compensation and...
By Shira Small Since its inception in 1965, Head Start has helped families with low incomes access early education and social services. Its reach expanded with the creation of Early Head Start in 1994,...
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CLASP Child Care Team at 25: Reflections From a CLASP Trustee
This blog is part of a series that lifts up alumni, partner, and board member reflections in celebration of CLASP Child Care and Early Education team’s 25th anniversary. Steven is a CLASP board member...
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Working People Need Access to Paid Leave
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View ArticleFederal Public Comment: “Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and...
Comments Submitted by the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) on the Proposed Rule “Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings” Docket No. OSHA–2021–0009 Submitted by...
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