Abstract
This essay sheds light on the systemic challenges faced by indigent,
minority families within the child welfare system, using personal experiences
from my time as a student at the University of Florida
Levin College of Law as a lens. This essay aims to highlight the intersection
of poverty, race, and the child welfare system, showing
how these factors can hinder parents' ability to reunite with their
children despite their best efforts. The essay seeks to underscore the
urgent need for a more nuanced, multidisciplinary approach to child
welfare advocacy that includes legal professionals, social workers,
and health professionals working collaboratively to support families
struggling with reunification.
Recommended Citation
Wheeler, Jerron R.
(2024)
"From Margins to Center: Elevating the Voices of Disadvantaged Families in Child Welfare,"
Marquette Benefits and Social Welfare Law Review: Vol. 26:
Iss.
1, Article 6.
Available at:
https://scholarship.law.marquette.edu/benefits/vol26/iss1/6