Understanding Black-White Disparities in Illinois Child Welfare: A Socioeconomic Explanation
Published online on February 17, 2026
Abstract
Child Maltreatment, Ahead of Print.
This study examined racial and ethnic disparities in child maltreatment reporting, Child Protective Services (CPS) decision-making, re-involvement, and foster care experiences in Illinois. Using tract-level regressions for all 2021 census tracts and ...
This study examined racial and ethnic disparities in child maltreatment reporting, Child Protective Services (CPS) decision-making, re-involvement, and foster care experiences in Illinois. Using tract-level regressions for all 2021 census tracts and ...