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Nationally, families of color – particularly African

American and American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) – are over-represented in child welfare systems. These families also tend to have worse outcomes – such as children more likely to be removed from their homes, less likely to receive family preservation services, and in the case of African American children, experiencing longer stays in foster care. Public policy can play an important role in reducing these disparities and

improving outcomes for children and families of color. This report highlights policy strategies that have shown promise in improving outcomes for children and families of color in child welfare

systems.