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Although less prevalent than nonrelative foster placements, child welfare systems have begun relying more on kinship care placements in the last decade.

Indigenous Peoples carry Indigenous Knowledge that is unique to their cultures, languages, histories. Policies, practices, and funding must embrace Indigenous Knowledge to effectively support the well-being of Indigenous children, families, communities, and Tribes in the U.S.

The child poverty rate in Maryland decreased by 13.1 percentage points between 1980 and 2020. Users can compare child poverty rates in their state to the other 49 states, the District of Columbia, and the nation as a whole.