Shattered Bonds: The Color Of Child Welfare

"Shattered Bonds: The Color Of Child Welfare" dives deep into the heart-wrenching narrative of America's child welfare system, a narrative expertly unfolded by esteemed legal scholar and social critic, Dorothy Roberts. Published on December 25, 2002, this compelling work sheds light on the profound racial and economic injustices that pervade the system, disproportionately affecting poor, largely black communities. Through meticulous legal research and poignant interviews with families in Chicago's foster care network, Roberts exposes the harsh realities of a system that too often equates poverty with unfitness for parenthood, leading to an alarmingly high number of children removed from their homes. This book is an essential read for those in adult education programs, providing a critical examination of the intersections between education equity, racial justice, and economic justice. Roberts challenges readers to confront these systemic inequalities and inspires action towards reforming policies for a more equitable future.