Did you know that last year in 2021, out of the confirmed 6,511 victims of child abuse and neglect in Tarrant County, 40% identified as Black? As a victim of child abuse and neglect, children are already struggling to maintain some sense of normalcy during such a chaotic time in their lives. Having trouble with their hair, shouldn’t be a struggle. Hair care is certainly a type of self-care, however for these kiddos, it’s also a confidence builder.
There are all sorts of different hair types. But for many Black children, they aren’t receiving proper hair care, education, or resources for them to utilize and practice day in and day out. And if a child goes to a residential treatment center or group home, they aren’t typically equipped to provide proper hair care.
From CASA of Tarrant County Supervisor Tracy Williams: “From providing advocates who offer appropriate cultural competency, to making sure these kids have the proper resources for grooming, we need to do more for Black and African-American children in foster care.”
CASA of Tarrant County is teaming up with Our Community Our Kids (OCOK) to provide Black Care Summits. Children will be able to learn how to properly care for their hair and embrace their inner beauty. The first Black Hair Care Summit was held on Saturday, October 22nd and was hosted by Studio BW Salon & Barber in Duncanville. Each Summit will include a free consultation, free hair styling, enrichment on beauty and self-care, and a boost in self-confidence!
Interested in helping or supporting Black Hair Care Summits? Please contact Tracy Williams at tracy.williams@casatc.org or at 817-877-5891.