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These disparities persist throughout the child welfare system, from initial investigations to court proceedings and placement decisions.

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Socioeconomic Factors:

February 12, 2017 0Comments
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…

Systemic Bias

February 12, 2017 0Comments
Systemic Bias

Racial bias within the child welfare system is a contributing factor to these disparities.  Systemic bias in America has historically and continues to disproportionately affect African American families in various ways. Rooted in centuries of institutional racism, this bias manifests across multiple systems, including education, housing, employment, healthcare, and the criminal justice system. These disparities have led to generational inequalities…

Disparities Persist

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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…

Foster Care Placements

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Foster Care Placements

  Black children are also more likely to be placed in foster care when a judge orders it.  Foster care placement for Black children often brings unique challenges, particularly when it comes to maintaining connections with their biological families and cultural identity. Systemic issues such as racial bias, economic inequality, and a lack of resources in certain communities disproportionately affect…