Disproportionality in Child Welfare
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Description
Explains the concept of disproportionality in child
welfare, paying particular attention to the
overrepresentation of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN)
children in the child welfare and foster care systems.
Discusses the problem at the national level, and also lists
the top 15 U.S. states with the highest rates of
disproportionality.
Date
10/2021
Organization
National Indian Child Welfare Association
Tagged as
Abuse and violence
· Child welfare
· Children and youth
· Statistics and data
· Tribal communities