APA (edition "APA 6") Humanities

Effects of Poverty in the Child Welfare System

Conduct a mini review of the literature on the effects of poverty on child welfare. Locate, summarize and synthesize at least four articles (at least 2 should be scholarly articles/peer reviewed while others can be varied) in an essay that addresses the role of social inequality, poverty, and racism in the entre into the child protection system. Include details on the prevalence of poverty and child outcomes for various American minority groups and conclude with ways to improve outcomes for children of color in the child welfare system. Using APA format, cite your sources and integrate material from the text where appropriate.