Social policy/child organizations – US

Center for Law and Social Policy CLASP is a national, nonprofit organization which conducts research, policy analysis, technical assistance, and advocacy on issues related to economic security for low-income families with children. CLASP’s policy analysts and lawyers are experts on a host of family policy issues, including welfare reform, workforce development, child care, and more. Center for Law and Social Policy CLASP is a national, nonprofit organization which conducts research, policy analysis, technical assistance, and advocacy on issues related to economic security for low-income families with children. CLASP’s policy analysts and lawyers are experts on a host of family policy issues, including welfare reform, workforce development, child care, and more.

Center for the Study of Social Policy The Center for the Study of Social Policy was established in 1979 with the goal of providing public policy analysis and technical assistance in a way that blended high academic standards with direct responsiveness to the needs of policymakers and practitioners. The Center’s work is concentrated in the areas of family and children’s services; income supports, neighborhood- based services, education reform, family support, disability and health care policy, and long term care for the elderly.

Child Welfare League of America CWLA develops and promotes policies and programs to protect America’s children and their families. Website links to publications, news releases and various American child care advocacy organizations.

Children’s Defense Fund CDF provides voice for all the children of America paying particular attention to the needs of poor and minority children and those with disabilities. Website links provided on issues on child care, child health, child welfare, and violence prevention.

Families and Work Institute Families and Work Institute is a non-profit center for research that provides data to inform decision-making on the changing workplace, changing family and changing community. Website contains links to publications and extensive on-line research.

Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Fight Crime is dedicated to violence prevention through research, policy recommendation and public education. Website links to policy, press releases, resources and violence prevention.

Institute for Women’s Policy Research IWPR is a public policy research organization dedicated to informing and stimulating the debate on public policy issues of critical importance to women and their families. Website links to resources, publications and research.