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Book SynopsisIn this revised and expanded, 21 educators call attention to racial disparities in the child welfare system by demonstrating how practices that are successful for white children are often not similarly successful for African American children.
Trade ReviewAnyone who is interested in understanding and improving the plight of African American children in the child welfare system should read this book. . . . The authors skillfully explain important details about African American culture and suggest ways in which child welfare services can incorporate this information. -- Evelyn K. Moore * executive director, National Black Child Development Institute *
This eclectic collection inevitably will become the definitive source for understanding the Africentric perspective and its application to child welfare. * CHOICE *
Table of ContentsList of Figures
List of Tables
Introduction
Part One Societal and Cultural Context
Part Two Understanding African American Families and Children
Part Three Using an Africentric Perspective for Practice and Service Delivery
Conclusions: Still Within Our Power
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