Overrepresentation of Native American Children in Foster Care: An Independent Construct?

TitleOverrepresentation of Native American Children in Foster Care: An Independent Construct?
Publication TypeJournal Article
AuthorsLawler, Michael J., Kathryn D. LaPlante, Jarod T. Giger, and Debra S. Norris
JournalJournal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work
Volume21
Issue2
Pagination95-110
ISSN1531-3204
AbstractNational foster care disparity rates for Native American, African-American, and Hispanic children were examined using correlational and linear regression models confirmed by bootstrapping procedures. African-American disparity and Hispanic disparity were predicted by disparity of the other groups, but Native American disparity was not predicted by other groups. Findings support the hypothesis that an independent construct is operating for Native American disparity, suggesting the need for unique policies and practices to address Native American overrepresentation in foster care.
URLhttps://doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2012.647344
DOI10.1080/15313204.2012.647344
Short TitleOverrepresentation of Native American Children in Foster Care