American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) Children Are Overrepresented in Foster Care in States With the Largest Proportions of AIAN Children
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Description
Analyzes the disproportionate population of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children in the foster care system with percentage comparisons for 10 states. Discusses culturally relevant practices and policies to address AI/AN historical trauma that has exacerbated high rates of foster care usage.
Author(s)
Deana Around Him
Date
11/2022
Organization
Child Trends
Tagged as
Child welfare
· Children and youth
· Culture
· Statistics and data
· Trauma-informed care
· Tribal communities
· Alaska
· Arizona
· Minnesota
· Montana
· Nebraska
· New Mexico
· North Dakota
· Oklahoma
· Oregon
· South Dakota