Racial inequalities in California’s child welfare system disproportionately impact poor Black and Native American children, according to a report released April 3 by the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO). The report, which was presented to the Assembly Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services -- chaired by Assemblymember Corey Jackson (D-Moreno Valley) -- states that the proportion of low-income Black and Native American children in foster care is four times larger than other racial and ethnic groups in the state. | Racial inequalities in California’s child welfare system disproportionately impact poor Black and Native American children, according to a report released April 3 by the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO). The report, which was presented to the Assembly Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services -- chaired by Assemblymember Corey Jackson (D-Moreno Valley) -- states that the