Statistics show that minorities are overrepresented in the foster care system in all states.-Not NH-More white children are removed

Native American numbers on rise in North Dakota foster care system
Statistics show that minorities are overrepresented in the foster care system in all states.

In NH the percentage is higher for white children removed and placed in Foster care

By: Andi Murphy, INFORUM
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JAMESTOWN COMMUNICATIONS
Statistics show that minorities are overrepresented in the foster care system in all states.

The most recent Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System report shows that Caucasian children represent 40 percent of all foster children. African-American children make up 31 percent, Hispanic children 20 percent, and Native American children about 2 percent.

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