Bring your team together to watch this brief video. Reflect individually, explore Capacity Building Center for States resources, and then use the discussion guide to facilitate a conversation. Work together to plan for the steps you can take to advance racial equity in practice.

The Center offers services and supports to state and territorial public child welfare agencies and their partners to help keep children, young people, and families safe and thriving. Learn more about the Center’s services and find information to connect with your state liaison on the Center’s website.

“Reflecting on Racial Equity and the Family First Prevention Services Act” is narrated by Paula Bibbs-Samuels. Paula (she/her) is a passionate advocate for parents and families, supporting them in finding their voices through education and training. In addition to her role as a Family Consultant with the Center, she is a member of the Birth Parent National Network (BPNN) and its Parent Advisory Council (PAC), and works to change policies, practices, and procedures to better align with a Family First declaration. As a Lived Experience Expert with the Thriving Families, Safer Children Phase II, she continues to bring recognition to areas of systems that continue to operate within the confines of racism. Ms. Bibbs-Samuels is a Licensed Professional Counselor and holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Visit the Racial Equity Reflection Videos series page to learn more.