Poverty and related challenges can increase the likelihood of CPS involvement, and these factors disproportionately affect Black families.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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.