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Disproportionality
Children from ethnic minority groups may be disproportionately represented in the child welfare system or may receive disparate treatment. This section includes issues such as overrepresentation in foster care, underrepresentation in family support and family preservation services, inequitable investigations for suspected cases of maltreatment, and disparities in decision-making.
Overrepresentation of Children and Youth of Color in Foster Care
McRoy (2005)
In Child Welfare for the Twenty-First Century: A Handbook of Practices, Policies, and Programs
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Statistics, causes, strategies, and implications for practice.
Children of Color in the Child Welfare System (PDF - 240 KB)
Child Welfare League of America (2005)
Overview of racial disproportionality in the child welfare system, including relevant research, statistics, and initiatives to address this issue.
Disproportionality of Minorities in Child Welfare: Synthesis of Research Findings (PDF - 665 KB)
Hill (2004)
Discusses the disproportionality of minority children in the child welfare system, focusing on representation and treatment.