Six months after 12-year-old Gavin Peterson died of starvation despite visits from child welfare workers, lawmakers promised reforms. Advocates are now concerned that momentum for these changes is fading as the legislative session nears its halfway point.
Six months after 12-year-old Gavin Peterson died of starvation — despite visits from child welfare workers — lawmakers pledged to take a close look at the system.
But as the legislative session approaches the halfway point, advocates are growing concerned that momentum is fading. Escamilla noted that some progress has been made on custody-related bills but acknowledged there is still work to do.
CHILD WELFARE LEGISLATION STARVATION GAINS PETERSON CHILD HUNGER
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