In Hampton and Newport News
The general population is approximately 50% white and 50% Black. But in foster care, the racial disparity is tragic.
50%
of all Black children will experience a child welfare investigation
2x
number of Black children will be removed from their parents and placed into foster care compared to white children.
250%
more likely to have their legal relationship with their parent or parents terminated than white children
Time to Make it Right
Black and brown families continue to suffer tremendous losses in attempts to fully participate in American society. Biased systems and policymakers deal unjustly when it comes to opportunities for family autonomy. This disparate handling of Black families in the child welfare system is where we must start if we ever hope to make it right.
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