Institute of Politics

Join us for an informative discussion on one of America’s least discussed and least understood institutions: the U.S. child welfare system. This event is made possible through a collaboration between the IOP and Chapin Hall and will shed light on the system’s link to some of the most pressing issues in our country including the opioid epidemic, criminal justice, race, homelessness, and poverty. Who are the families most impacted by the child welfare system, and why is involvement in the system so often associated with adverse outcomes? What are the current challenges and opportunities in reforming the child welfare system? These are just some of the questions that will be addressed by our esteemed panel of speakers who each have lived experience in or adjacent to the child welfare system. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the child welfare system and how we can work towards meaningful reform.