Event Dates
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Eastern
Location
Online
Focusing specifically on the experiences of Black girls impacted by the foster care system, this presentation delves into the intersectionality of race, trauma, and foster care.
As a result of this webinar, learners will:
- Explore the Ecological Systems Theory through the examination of healthy vs. neglectful Ecological Systems and its intersectionality to Black girls in the foster care system
- Understand the unique challenges faced by Black girls in the foster care system at disproportionate rates, including disparities in:
- Overrepresentation
- Access to equitable resources
- Placement instability and/or dual systems involvement
- Examine strategies and best practices for supporting and affirming Black girls in foster care, such as culturally affirming services, trauma-informed care, mentorship programs, and community-based interventions
Date Created: May 3, 2024