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 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.
Featured Projects
Youth Thrive
Youth Thrive is changing the way the nation’s child welfare, foster care, and juvenile justice systems help youth overcome challenging circumstances, successfully transition out of these systems, and go on to live productive lives.
EC-LINC
This network of 14 cities and counties across the U.S. has come together with CSSP to tackle tough issues facing young children and their families.
What’s New
Read our latest blog posts.
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Medicaid and CHIP Provide Powerful Tools for Supporting Social and Emotional Development
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If You Want to Help Kids, Don’t Impose Work Tests on Programs that Meet their Basic Needs
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The Growing Numbers of Immigrant Children in Federal Custody Need Recreational, Educational, and Legal Services to Protect Their Well-Being
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