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Promoting Resiliency and Eliminating Disparities-Best Practices when Working with Child Welfare Involved Youth of
Wynne Morgan1, Kristie V Schultz2, Afifa Adiba3
1Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, UMass Chan Medical School, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester MA 01655, USA.
The US child welfare system exhibits racial disparities due to discriminatory policies and biased practices. Child psychiatrists must understand these inequities to provide culturally informed care and advocate for policy change.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Child Psychiatry
- Social Policy
Background:
- The US child welfare system has a documented history of racial disproportionality.
- Existing federal and state laws and policies have perpetuated these disparities.
- Child welfare practices and procedures are susceptible to inherent biases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the inequities within the US child welfare system.
- To emphasize the need for child psychiatrists to possess knowledge of these disparities.
- To advocate for culturally and trauma-informed care for youth and families involved in child welfare.
Main Methods:
- This abstract is a conceptual overview and does not detail specific empirical methods.
- It synthesizes existing knowledge on racial disparities in child welfare.
- It draws upon the expertise of child psychiatrists in child development and policy.
Main Results:
- Racial disproportionality and disparities are persistent issues in the US child welfare system.
- Discriminatory laws, policies, and biased practices contribute to these inequities.
- Child psychiatrists have a crucial role in addressing these disparities.
Conclusions:
- Child psychiatrists require a comprehensive understanding of systemic inequities.
- This knowledge is essential for delivering culturally and trauma-informed care.
- Physician leaders can influence inclusive legislation, policies, and programs for child welfare involved youth and families.
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