State officials are starting to reckon with racial bias in child welfare, where Black kids are way overrepresented in Colorado’s foster care system. The trend is also occurring in child welfare systems across the nation. The inequity came under scrutiny again last spring while Americans were protesting the murder of George Floyd. Now, Colorado officials are re-examining decades-old policies to keep race from influencing initial investigations of abuse and neglect complaints. They’re also working to ensure children in the system maintain connections to their families. Colorado Sun Equity Reporter Tatiana Flowers is interviewing fellow Reporter Jennifer Brown about her story.

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State officials are starting to reckon with racial bias in child welfare, where Black kids are way overrepresented in Colorado&rsquo;s foster care system. The trend is also occurring in child welfare systems across the nation. The inequity came under scrutiny again last spring while Americans were protesting the murder of George Floyd. Now, Colorado officials are re-examining decades-old policies to keep race from influencing initial investigations of abuse and neglect complaints. They&rsquo;re also working to ensure children in the system maintain connections to their families. Colorado Sun Equity Reporter Tatiana Flowers is interviewing fellow Reporter Jennifer Brown about her story.
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Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

The Daily Sun-Up

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission 

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we&rsquo;re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at <a href="https://coloradosun.com/">https://coloradosun.com/</a>.
Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: <a href="https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission">https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission</a>&nbsp;