Policy Meets Parenthood: Shaneen Moore’s Crusade for Equity in Child Support

In this episode of the I Am Dad podcast, host Kenneth Braswell interviews Shaneen Moore, a PhD student and advocate for policy reform in the child support system. Moore's research focuses on the racial implications of Minnesota's child support program and how it affects families on a systematic level. She emphasizes the need for greater empathy and understanding in the mechanisms that shape the lives of countless families. The conversation delves into the complexities of fatherhood, particularly for black fathers and black daughters, and the need for policy changes to better serve families. Moore also discusses the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the child support system and the need for more representation of men, especially men of color, in health and human services. The episode concludes with a discussion on the impact of research and the need for more studies on the experiences of black families in the child support system.