Article
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
2020
The Imprint
Discusses historical inequities in the child welfare system that disproportionately affect Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native children. This article discusses how the impact of poverty led to an overrepresentation of families of color among poor families. This article closes with a call to action to reform the child welfare system through the reallocation of resources towards prevention and addressing institutionalized racism and bias.
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