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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.

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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…