Providing Kinship Care to Black Youth

Implications for Social Work

Authors

  • Sharon E. Moore University of Louisville
  • Dr. Brittany J. Nwachuku Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
  • Dr. Bonnie Young Laing California University of Pennsylvania
  • Dr. Emma Maria Sterrett-Hong University of Louisville
  • Dr. Gwendolyn Perry-Burney California University of Pennsylvania

Abstract

Kinship care is a viable option for African American youth who need foster placement.  Of the approximately 430,000 children who live in foster care in the United States, slightly more than 100,000 of those children are Black.  This paper explores factors and issues impacting Black children living in foster care with the aim of providing practical guidance for social work practitioners and educators that will result in more positive outcomes for these youth.  To facilitate practical application of the content in this article, a case study will be provided.  

Author Biographies

Sharon E. Moore, University of Louisville

Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work

Professor

Dr. Brittany J. Nwachuku, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Assistant Professor
Department of Public Health and Social Work

Dr. Bonnie Young Laing, California University of Pennsylvania

Associate Professor

Department of Health & Human Service Professions

Dr. Emma Maria Sterrett-Hong , University of Louisville

Associate Professor
Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work

Dr. Gwendolyn Perry-Burney, California University of Pennsylvania

Professor
Department of Health & Human Service Professions

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Published

2021-10-15