The overrepresentation of Indigenous children in care appears to be related to a combination of factors. View this report by the Edmonton Social Planning Council for a further understanding of what these factors are and how addressing these factors can better contribute to the well-being of Indigenous children in care.
Report Not My Home: The Overrepresentation of Indigenous Children in Care 2023 (ESPC)
According to the 2021 Canadian federal census, 53.8% of children in foster care are Indigenous, but account for only 7.7% of the child population.
