CLASP is a nonprofit public policy and advocacy organization. We conduct research, policy analysis, technical assistance, and advocacy on issues related to economic security and family stability for low-income parents, children, and youth. We analyze proposed federal and state legislation, laws, and regulations. Upon request, CLASP also testifies before Congress and state legislatures. Our analyses, in-depth reports, policy briefs, fact sheets, and testimony are posted on this site, organized by topic area.
In addition, we represent and provide advice to legal aid programs funded by the Legal Services Corporation and encourage innovative advocacy to achieve racial and social justice on behalf of low-income and marginalized communities through the Project for the Future of Equal Justice.
CLASP’s policy analysts and lawyers are experts on a host of family policy and equal justice issues. Their work combines legal and policy analysis qualitative research and syntheses of quantitative research and best practices — building on years of experience with policy debates, program structures, legal and fiscal rules, and critical implementation issues.
CLASP offers a variety of services and products to our audience of federal, state, and local government agencies and lawmakers; advocates; researchers; legal aid providers; and the media (see box at right).
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Comprehensive reports and policy briefs on family policy and equal justice issues.
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Regular tracking of federal and state family and social policy and equal justice developments affecting low-income families.
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Training and technical assistance to officials and advocates in states and communities.
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CLASP Update, a monthly newsletter on the latest developments in family and social policy issues (available in printed and electronic forms)
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CLASP Audio Conferences on topical policy issues, which reach hundreds of policymakers, program administrators, and advocates around the country.
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