Abstract
This paper presents primary historical research describing the informal practices that emerged in the African American communities to protect and care for African American children. These culturally embedded practices are analyzed in the light of the legal principles and assumptions of the formal, public child welfare system that evolved at the turn of the 20th century and served largely White children. A shadow system of child welfare has been in place in African American communities since the end of the 19th century. Its vitality was a response to the exclusion of African American children from the public child welfare system. Based on this history, implications for changes in current child welfare policies to better serve the needs of African American families are discussed.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.