Designed to Keep You Down
This report shares findings from research conducted CSSP and parents participating in Project SPARC, a project of the CalWORKs Association.
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Who We Are
The Center for the Study of Social Policy works to achieve a racially, economically, and socially just society in which all children, youth, and families thrive. We translate ideas into action, promote public policies grounded in equity, and support strong and inclusive communities. We advocate with and for all children, youth, and families marginalized by public policies and institutional practices.
Our Approach
Systems Change
We draw on the latest research and work to make systems more responsive, accountable, and rooted in policies that ensure equity and inclusion for all children, youth, families, and communities.
Community Outreach
We believe in the power of communities to shape their futures. We work with communities across the country and with local systems to impact policy and systems change.
Policy
We work to influence public policy to create opportunity, advance equity, achieve impact, and scale results. We fight against inequitable policy proposals and promote policies that ensure equity and inclusion.
Featured Projects
Advancing an Anti-Racist Child Allowance
We work to advance an anti-racist, inclusive child allowance—or a guaranteed minimum income—for families with children.
CARES: Creating Actionable and Real Solutions
The aim of this work is to drastically change the systemic challenges that youth—specifically older or “transition-age” youth (TAY) of color—who are or have been involved with the foster care system experience.
Our Team
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