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.
Race and Equity
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.
A journalist examines the child welfare system’s racial disparities, its generational impact on Black families, and community solutions amid funding cuts and the need for reforms.
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.
A custom dataset shows toxic cleanups take far longer in marginalized Bay Area communities — even for comparable sites like underground storage tanks.
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.