Race

On this week’s episode, we discuss another class action lawsuit filed against Indiana’s child welfare agency; housing barriers to reunification; one of America’s most famous adoption stories unravels; and new leaders in child welfare.

The Administration for Children and Families will grant $4 million to fund eight projects that address racial bias and disparity in the child welfare system. Applications are due July 31.  Eligible applicants include state agencies, tribes, and private organizations, with “bonus points” going to applications from organizations whose entire mission is providing services to groups historically marginalized or impacted by racial bias in the child welfare system. 

On this week’s podcast we discuss some updates on the Indian Child Welfare Act front, Minnesota becomes a trans youth refuge, and the blind spot in America’s knowledge of youth justice. 

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announced last March that it would begin the Child Welfare Study to Enhance Equity with Data

Demontea Thompson connects the racist remarks of an L.A. councilmembers to the broader conversation about race and foster care

The nonprofit SNUG helps prevent community violence and promote healing by working directly with young people.

At 18 I got everything I felt that I needed to be stable so that I don't have to ask for another thing from my family, writes Antania Goff.

Kenyon Lee Whitman urges Black people to seek moments of joy In the aftermath of yet another racist tragedy in America.

In her most recent book, Dorothy Roberts says the child welfare system must be abolished and replaced, not reformed.