Marian S. Harris has produced a vade mecum for an area of child welfare that has been overlooked too long. Addressing policy, practices, systems, and curricular issues, her book is comprehensive in its coverage and, most important, in its guidance. An entire chapter devoted to international perspectives is particularly welcome. Without question Harris's book will be embraced by thought leaders, ... Read moreeducators, policymakers, and practitioners. It is destined to change our understanding and approach to racial inequities in child welfare.
Steve Schinke, Columbia University School of Social Work The disparities in the treatment of children of color and their families in the child welfare system are a critical concern for the field and for anyone who wants to address the well-being of children. Dr. Marian Harris has written a comprehensive and definitive book for academics, policymakers, practitioners, students, and caring citizens. Her work engages and educates the reader by providing essential information and resource tools. It uniquely presents the voices of parents, children, and professionals to humanize their experiences and illuminate the difficulties that must be overcome. Dr. Harris skillfully equips each of us to be able to contribute to improving the circumstances for children of color in the child welfare system.
Ada Skyles, Associate Director, Chapin Hall Center for Children, University of Chicago a welcome edition to the literature on a topic of continued importance to the field of child welfare. PsycCritiques Show Less