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Advancing Equity in Anti-Racist Child Welfare: Navigating the Intersection of Policy, Practice, and Research - Softcover

Smith, Belinda; Gilliam, Christa

 
9798823358316: Advancing Equity in Anti-Racist Child Welfare: Navigating the Intersection of Policy, Practice, and Research

Synopsis

This text provides readers with a framework to address and transform the racially inequitable child welfare system. It focuses on the historical and contemporary overrepresentation of African American children in foster care and the systemic barriers they face. The book underscores the critical need for anti-racist principles in child welfare, equipping readers with the tools necessary for advocating systemic change and promoting justice.

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About the Authors

Belinda D. Smith is an associate professor of social work at Morgan State University. She holds a Ph.D. from Howard University and an M.S.W. from the University of Louisville.

Christa C. Gilliam is an associate professor of social work at Morgan State University. She holds a Ph.D. from the Morgan State University School of Social Work and an M.S.W. from the University of California, Berkeley.

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