Are disproportionality and disparate outcomes in child welfare problems only in Kentucky?
No. Research shows that disproportionality and disparate outcomes are definitely national problems, with regional variations. In all 50 states, white youth are represented either proportionately or underrepresented in care. Black youth are overrepresented in care in all 50 states. Representation varies by state for Latino/a, Native American, and Asian/Pacific Islander children and youth.
Related Questions
- What do the experts think are the causes of disproportionality/disparate outcomes for children of color in the child welfare system?
- Do disproportionality/disparate outcomes happen because families of color maltreat their children more often than white families?
- What is the most recent evidence regarding racial disproportionality and disparate outcomes for children in Kentucky?
