Addressing racial disparities in foster care and inspiring agency in kids

What this episode covers

A member of the Los Angeles County Commission for Children and Families recently issued a call to abolish foster care. Is the foster care system inherently racist? Are children being removed from their homes simply because their families are experiencing poverty? How can we ensure that disadvantaged children can have a brighter, more prosperous future? In this episode, Naomi and Ian explore these questions and discuss a recent article Naomi wrote on the racial disparities in the foster care system. Later, Ian discusses his recent Wall Street Journal op-ed on the power of personal agency. Ian and Naomi highlight the necessity for parents and educators to embolden a new generation of children to achieve success through individual agency. Show notes: 0:55| Is there evidence showing that the foster care system is racist? 3:35 | What constitutes neglect and how does neglect factor into foster care involvement? 5:22 | Does family structure play a role in child welfare? 7:02 | Can black communities improve outcomes through personal agency? 11:25 | What tools are useful to help black communities avoid poverty and achieve success? 12:30 | How does viewing the world through the filter of race lead to a dangerous path forward? Resources: – Is Foster Care Racist? | Quillette – The Power of Personal Agency | Wall Street Journal

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