Foster Care: Why Are Black Children Overrepresented In Child Welfare?

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Foster Care: Why Are Black Children Overrepresented In Child Welfare?

Foster care is supposed to be a stable and transitional environment for children in crisis, but that’s not always the reality for Black kids.

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