The Cook Region Permanency Enhancement Project presented at the Black Educational Advocacy Coalition 5th Annual Equity Conference on April 24, 2026. Kimberly Haynes, Chairperson for the National Provider Network (LAN 53), Toni Dunlap, Co-Chairperson for the Progressive Partners Action Team (LAN 79), and Kara Wright, Research Assistant for the Cook Permanency Enhancement Project presented a workshop titled “Understanding Racial Disproportionality in Child Welfare: Data, Impact, and Action”.
