Yearly Archives: 2025

Blind Removals

Blind Removals

Some programs are implementing “blind removal” processes, where case details are reviewed without demographic information to mitigate bias. Certain initiatives are adopting “blind removal” strategies, where caseworkers evaluate details without access to demographic data, aiming to reduce racial bias in decision-making.  Certain initiatives are implementing “blind removal” strategies, an approach where caseworkers assess and evaluate case details without having access…

Cultural Differences:

Cultural Differences:

Cultural misunderstandings and biases can influence CPS investigations and decisions. Cultural Differences and Racial Bias in Judges’ Orders of Juvenile Delinquents The judicial system plays a critical role in addressing juvenile delinquency, but it is not immune to cultural differences and racial biases that can influence outcomes. These biases and cultural misunderstandings can shape the decisions made by judges, leading…

Socioeconomic Factors:

Socioeconomic Factors:

Poverty and related challenges can increase the likelihood of CPS involvement, and these factors disproportionately affect Black families.  Socioeconomic challenges, such as poverty and housing instability, significantly contribute to child welfare removals, often influencing caseworker decisions. These factors disproportionately impact marginalized communities, including Black families, leading to higher rates of involvement with child protective services.  Socioeconomic challenges, including poverty, housing…

Disparities Persist

Disparities Persist

  These disparities persist throughout the child welfare system, from initial investigations to court proceedings and placement decisions.  Disparities persist in reparations and the disproportionate removal of Black children from their families within the child welfare system.  Significant disparities continue to exist in the pursuit of reparations, as well as in the disproportionate rates at which Black children are separated…

Volunteers Who Make a Difference

Volunteers Who Make a Difference

Volunteers are the heart of any community, dedicating their time, energy, and skills to make a difference in the lives of others. Whether it’s through mentoring, environmental conservation, disaster relief, or supporting local charities, volunteers create lasting impacts that ripple through society. Their selfless contributions help bridge gaps, uplift those in need, and inspire others to take action. By giving…

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The Corrupt Business of Child Protective Services

The Corrupt Business of Child Protective Services

The Cognitive Institute of Dallas and With Healthy Families First Broadcast and Media have decided a partnership of independent films regarding, are making a significant impact on global humanitarian efforts as an awareness campaign against federally funded separation of black and brown families in America. The purpose of collaboration offers deep and critical insights into social issues, often navigating around…

Family Court Involvement

Family Court Involvement

Black families are overrepresented in Family Court cases initiated by ACS (Administration for Children’s Services), particularly for formal charges of abuse or neglect.    Statistics on the Child Welfare System and Black Families Understanding and addressing these disparities is critical to creating a more equitable and supportive system for all families.

Examining the Child Removal System

Examining the Child Removal System

Black families are more likely to experience emergency removals, where children are removed from their homes without a court order.  Black families disproportionately face emergency removals, where children are taken from their homes without prior court approval. Black families are disproportionately affected by emergency child removals, a process in which children are taken from their homes without prior approval from…