Episode 20

S8 Ep 20 - Unveiling the Hidden Realities of Child Welfare and Homelessness

In this episode of The 411 Live, host Beverly Taylor discusses the topic of homelessness and racial disparities in the child welfare system. She is joined by guests Amada Morales-Zamudio, a family advocate, and Lincoln Rice, author of "The Ethics of Protection."

Together, they shed light on the work of Casa Maria Catholic Worker, an organization that provides housing for women with children. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by this specific group and particularly women with children who often struggle to find emergency shelter and get their kids taken from them. This thought-provoking conversation sheds light on the challenges faced by vulnerable families and the need for further discussion and action on these important issues. Tune in to gain insight into this important issue affecting children and families.

[00:02:10] Providing housing for Women with Children

[00:07:49] Racial disparities in child welfare.

[00:10:03] Racial bias in child protection.

[00:16:47] Racial Disparity in Reunification Rates.

[00:18:18] Child Protective Services and discrimination.

[00:24:32] Lincoln’s grand experiment, does CPS help families?

[00:27:19] The emphasis on child removal.

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