Child welfare advocates are advocating for better education regarding Black hair care and increased accessibility to hair products for Black children in foster care. With Black children representing a significant portion of the foster care population in areas like Toronto, there is pressure on children's aid societies to provide culturally relevant foster homes. Many Black children are placed with white families who may not have knowledge or resources to care for their hair, affecting their cultural identity and self-esteem. The issue highlights the need for fostering practices that better consider the diverse backgrounds of children in care.
"Black hair care is very important for young people because it is tied to their self-cultural identity, self-esteem and even a sense of belonging to the Black community."
"They may not have access to products for Black hair care. It becomes a need for a young person."
"My biggest concern, especially in the Blue Mountain area, was who was going to help me with my daughter's hair?"
"It can be very challenging as a white person because we're not experienced in working with Black hair."
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