Black Children Disproportionally Placed in Foster Care
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Black children account for 70% of the foster care system in Cook County.
In Cook County, Black youth account for more than 70% of the child welfare system. Meanwhile, Black residents make up only 23% of the county’s total population. As of February 2022, there are more than 4,000 Black children in foster care in Cook County.
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Black Children Disproportionally Placed in Foster Care
Clip: 12/14/2022 | 7m 12sVideo has Closed Captions
In Cook County, Black youth account for more than 70% of the child welfare system. Meanwhile, Black residents make up only 23% of the county’s total population. As of February 2022, there are more than 4,000 Black children in foster care in Cook County.
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