Racial Disproportionality and Disparity in Child Welfare

Date

2016

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children’s Bureau.

Abstract

This issue brief explores the prevalence of racial disproportionality and disparity in the child welfare system. It also describes strategies that can assist child welfare administrators, program managers, and policymakers with addressing these issues in general and at specific decision points in the child welfare process (e.g., prevention, reporting, investigation, service provision, out-of-home care, permanency). Examples of State and local initiatives that address disproportionality also are highlighted.

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Keywords

Racial Disproportionality, child welfare, disparity, prevalence

Citation

Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2016). Racial disproportionality and disparity in child welfare. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children’s Bureau.

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