The child welfare field recognizes that youth of some racial and ethnic backgrounds are overrepresented in the US system. African American and American Indian c
This volume examines existing research documenting racial disproportionality and disparities in child welfare systems, the underlying factors that contribute to
The number of children of color entering the child welfare system in the United States is disproportionately high. Not only are children of color removed from p
Within a historical and contemporary context, this book examines major policy practice and research issues as they jointly shape child welfare practice and its
Reorganized for more effective classroom use, the second edition of Critical Issues in Child Welfare begins with an updated, thorough overview of the challenges