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Disproportionality in Child Welfare

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
12/2021
Type
Document
Organization
National Indian Child Welfare Association
Tagged as
Abuse and violence · American Indian or Alaska Native · Child welfare · Children and youth · Statistics and data

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