A proposed federal gun laws risk empowering abusers and weakening protections.
Race and Equity
Transracial adoption remains a complex and often debated subject, one that experts Bryan Post and Rhonda Roorda are tackling head-on.
Black court-appointed special advocates in Sacramento work to support foster youth, especially Black teens, amid system flaws, racial disparities, and a lack of advocates.
Malcolm X’s worldview was molded by his time in foster care and his experiences as a young Black man in America.
Films and TV portray the trauma and hope within foster care and child welfare, reflecting real-life struggles and evolving narratives around race, abuse, and belonging.
Leonard Wilson’s journey with hypertension reveals how systemic racism, stress, and poor access to care heighten health risks for Black Americans.
Menopause care often lacks doctor training and patient support. New legislation in California aims to improve education and access, especially for women of color facing systemic gaps in treatment.
Despite reforms, Native kids remain overrepresented in Washington state. Tribal systems offer hope but need more support and resources.
A lack of Asian foster parents makes family reunions harder to reach for Asian families.
Chinese immigrant parents risk losing children to the foster system due to cultural, language, and legal gaps. With few Asian foster homes, kids often lose heritage and ties to family.