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Privatization, racial disproportionality and disparity in child welfare: Outcomes for foster children of color

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  • Huggins-Hoyt, Kimberly Y.
  • Briggs, Harold E.
  • Mowbray, Orion
  • Allen, Junior Lloyd

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This study examined the effect of privatization policy on the issue of racial disparity in the child welfare system.

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  • Huggins-Hoyt, Kimberly Y. & Briggs, Harold E. & Mowbray, Orion & Allen, Junior Lloyd, 2019. "Privatization, racial disproportionality and disparity in child welfare: Outcomes for foster children of color," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 99(C), pages 125-131.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:99:y:2019:i:c:p:125-131
    DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2019.01.041
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