Wendy Shaia, Temeka Bailey, Kiayra Ingram, Shantay McKinley, and Chris Beegle
July 27, 2026
UMSSW faculty and colleagues were recently published in a book that examines how to reimagine child welfare through an anti-racist lens and build more just outcomes for children and families.
Wendy Shaia, Temeka Bailey, Kiayra Ingram, Shantay McKinley, Saphire Boone, and Chris Beegle were recently published in Advancing Equity in Anti-Racist Child Welfare. Their contributions reflect UMSSW’s ongoing commitment to advancing equity, leadership, and innovation in child welfare.
The book brings together scholars and practitioners focused on reimagining child welfare through an anti-racist lens, with chapters that examine structural inequities, practice approaches, and pathways for more just and effective systems. It offers timely insights for those working to improve outcomes for children and families while centering equity, accountability, and community-informed change.
Visit the publisher’s website to learn more about Advancing Equity in Anti-Racist Child Welfare, including chapter details, contributors, and additional information about the book.