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Complexities and Biases in Child Welfare Systems
This chapter discusses the complexities and biases within child welfare systems. It highlights the challenges of determining the best interest of the child, the racial disparities within the system, and the emotional impact on birth families when their parental rights are terminated. The chapter also expresses frustration at the difficulties of changing the system and the lack of agency for parents once their rights are severed.