Eliminating Racial Bias in Child Welfare: Tools and Strategies for Promoting Equity and Social Justice
Tue, Oct 29
|Online Event
Marya Wright, DSW, MSW


Time & Location
Oct 29, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM PDT
Online Event
About the Event
Marya Wright, DSW, MSW
Training Description
This training aims to provide child welfare professionals with an understanding of racial bias within child welfare, and to equip them with the tools and strategies necessary to eliminate biases in their efforts to support system-involved youth. Participants will learn about the impact of racial bias on children and families, as well as best practices for promoting cultural competence and addressing personal biases. The training will also cover strategies for addressing racial bias in child welfare reporting. The material will be delivered by PowerPoint presentation, short video clips, group discussion, breakout (small group) discussions and participant workbook (handout).
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
· Identify at least 2 impacts of racial bias on children and families in the child welfare system.