Center for the Study of Social Policy

New Statement

CSSP is horrified by the events in Washington, DC on January 6. Read a statement from our President.

Equity & Justice

At CSSP, we recognize the long and devastating history of racism and discrimination in our country. Learn more about our equity journey and the resources, tools, and information we have available in this interactive presentation.

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We’re Hiring

We are seeking a Communications Manager and a Program & Research Assistant to join the CSSP team in our Washington, DC office.

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Welcome

We are excited to announce that Dr. Joia Crear-Perry, founder and president of the National Birth Equity Collaborative, will be joining our Board. We look forward to learning from her and working with her to build a world where all children, youth, and families can thrive.

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Now Available

This new resource urges policymakers to enact policies that root out systemic racism and ensure all children can have a happy and healthy start to life.

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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.

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Our Approach

Systems Reform

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.

How We Catalyze Change

Featured Projects

Alliance for Racial Equity in Child Welfare

What We Work For The Alliance boldly identifies policies and practices (both intended and unintended) that harm children and families of color and promote anti-racist intersectional policies that will result in better outcomes for children and families of color. How We Do It We rely on tools such as research, policy, and practice to understand

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Parent Leader Network

What We Work For We believe that parents are the best experts on what their children need to thrive. The EC-LINC Parent Leader Network (PLN) provides a space for parents in EC-LINC communities to collaborate with and support each other, represent the parent perspective, and advocate for parent voice and leadership in early childhood systems.

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