In Minnesota, children of color, especially African American and American Indian children, experience disparities in health care, corrections, education, and child welfare. They are disproportionately represented in the child welfare system, and reported to child protection at dramatically higher rates than white children.
 
A recent report from the Minnesota Department of Human Services asserts that, "While the child welfare system must work to assure experiences are fair and equitable once children are involved, there is also a concurrent need to implement strategies that will impact the entry of children disproportionately to the system."
 
We at PCAMN invite you to join us throughout the coming year as we seek learn about and understand the causes of these disparities and work  to end them. Watch for information soon on webinars, workshops, and café conversations to explore promoting racial justice and ending disparities.
 
For now, you can begin to learn more by reading these publications: 2010 Kids Count Data Report and Minnesota Child Welfare Disparities Report.