Talk Of Alaska

Alaska Native and Black children are significantly overrepresented in our state’s foster care system. A recent study found they make up 65% of those in foster homes. We’ll speak to the researchers investigating these disparities about the history behind them and their ideas for reform and solutions moving forward. Listen: HOST: Lori Townsend GUESTS: Jessica Saniġaq Ullrich, study co-author & assistant professor, University of Alaska Anchorage Yvonne Chase, study co-author & associate professor, University of Alaska Anchorage LINKS & RESOURCES: “A Connectedness Framework: Breaking the Cycle of Child Removal for Black and Indigenous Children” PARTICIPATE: Call 907-550-8422 (Anchorage) or 1-800-478-8255 (statewide) during the live broadcast. Send an email to talk@alaskapublic.org (Comments may be read on air). Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air). LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 10 a.m. o