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The aim is to explore the factors behind racial disparities in child welfare reporting and outcomes in Illinois.

Understanding Black-White Disparities in Illinois Child Welfare: A Socioeconomic Explanation

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Examines disparities in child welfare outcomes in Illinois, indicating socioeconomic factors significantly influence reporting rates.

The aim is to explore the factors behind racial disparities in child welfare reporting and outcomes in Illinois.
Analyzed data from 153,850 reported children and 6,736 foster care entrants in Illinois.
Utilized tract-level regressions and individual-level logistic regressions.
Assessed reporting rates, decision-making by CPS, and foster care experiences.
Black children had nearly twofold higher report rates compared to White children, explained by neighborhood poverty.
Latino children had lower report rates despite socioeconomic disadvantages, aligning with the 'Latino paradox.'
In foster care, non-White children experienced more placement disruptions but similar outcomes in placement stability.

Kim et al. (2026) studied this question.

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