Click Here to Register: Disrupting Disproportionality. Our Community. Our Children. Our Concern.

Black children are involved in the child welfare system a rate double that of the general child population. Racial disproportionality and racial inequity permeate the child welfare system leading to an over representation of Black children. Studies consistently show that trauma from involvement in the child welfare system has life lasting damage to Black children. This community forum is an opportunity to hear from experts in the field about what is happening to Black children in foster care in our community. This event is open to social workers, clergy, educators, medical professionals, child welfare professionals, community advocates – anyone who has an interest in disrupting the unjust outcomes for Black children in foster care. This online Zoom webinar is an excellent opportunity for education and, most importantly, collaboration to take action to change outcomes for Black children in foster care in our community.

Join us for an important conversation on disproportionality in the foster care system, featuring esteemed panelists:

• Reiko Boyd, Assistant Professor, University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work
• Leshia Fisher, Regional Director, Region 6B, Child Protective Services
• Shaundricka Easley, CVS/FAD Program Administrator, Region 6A, Child Protective Services

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Click Here to Register: Disrupting Disproportionality. Our Community. Our Children. Our Concern.