American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) Children Are Overrepresented in Foster Care in States With the Largest Proportions of AIAN Children
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Description
Analyzes the disproportionate population of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children in the foster care system with percentage comparisons for 10 states. Discusses culturally relevant practices and policies to address AI/AN historical trauma that has exacerbated high rates of foster care usage.
Author(s)
Deana Around Him
Date
11/2022
Type
Document
Organization
Child Trends
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American Indian or Alaska Native · Child welfare · Children and youth · Culture and cultural competency · Statistics and data · Trauma-informed care · Alaska · Arizona · Minnesota · Montana · Nebraska · New Mexico · North Dakota · Oklahoma · Oregon · South Dakota