CLASP's "Youth of Color" Resources

Youth in high poverty communities face significant obstacles.  The Center for Law & Social Policy (CLASP) explores the depth of the disadvantaged youth problem in some of the nation's most challenged communities, with particular emphasis on youth of color. CLASP's topic area highlights data on youth risk and outcomes in poor communities, elevates sound policy changes to benefit this population, and helps communities take advantage of opportunities at the federal and state level to expand and coordinate services.

More from CLASP: "Keeping youth on track and broadening their future opportunities requires flexible federal and state policies, adequate funding to meet immense need, and a community-wide approach to implementation that is attentive to the varied needs of a heterogeneous population. Young males of color, in particular, need targeted supports that are both robust and culturally relevant. Establishing a common goal for all youth and coordinating resources and systems to support all aspects of their development will put more young people on a path to solid education, meaningful careers, and eventual self-sufficiency.  Being intentional about strategies to successfully reach and serve youth of color ensures that the system meets the needs of all youth in the community equitably."

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