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Alameda County Child Welfare Crisis | San Jose News
Alameda County’s child welfare system is in crisis, with damning new reports revealing systemic failures that doomed eight-year-old Sophia Mason — and continue to endanger other kids. Over 60 critical errors were missed in her case, including ignored abuse reports, skipped background checks, and no safety plan despite her pleas to live with relatives. State inspectors found widespread dysfunction: hour-long hotline waits, sloppy investigations, and incomplete records — leading to mandatory oversight by October. Experts warn policies alone won’t fix deep-rooted cultural problems, while the…
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