US: University of Chicago Examines Connection Between Poverty and Child Welfare (Includes video)
WTTW – July 26, 2021
Families living in poverty are more likely to be involved with the child welfare system, and in more than 60% of cases nationwide, authorities find children being neglected, not abused. That’s according to a recent brief from the University of Chicago that argues direct financial support for families would result in fewer children being maltreated. This story is part of WTTW’s Firsthand initiative exploring poverty in Chicago.
Also: System Transformation to Support Child & Family Well-Being: The Central Role of Economic & Concrete Supports: https://news.wttw.com/sites/default/files/article/file-attachments/Economic-and-Concrete-Supports_0.pdf
https://news.wttw.com/2021/07/26/university-chicago-examines-connection-between-poverty-and-child-welfare