Parents of Black Children (PoBC) is looking for an individual or class to support our child welfare systems navigation and advocacy work for Black families.

We know the child welfare system is not neutral and that Black families experience disproportional impact and disparate outcomes within the child welfare system. We work to support families as they navigate the system.

This project will include:

• Making contacts with parents/individuals who come through our intake process
• Uncovering the needs of the individual is
• Supporting individuals with their child welfare case
• Attending meetings
• Attending court cases
• Writing emails/letters on their behalf
• Helping them complete forms
• Taking phone calls from them for support
• Initiating contact with them to learn about their case
• Referring them to appropriate resources

• We believe this project will also include:
• empathy
• an understanding of anti-Black racism and systemic racism
• patience to support and see the cases through

• Reach out directly to parents
• Document notes in casefile
• Ensure that consents are signed and agreed upon
• Accompany parents to meetings
• write letters and advocate on their behalf
• complete forms on their behalf
• provide referrals as needed
• provide support and advocate on behalf of families

Students will receive personalized training to begin the project. Weekly meetings will be held online to answer questions, provide support, and engage in feedback conversations. Additional support and communication will take place via email.