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id: 5011f4a2ae
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-06 14:39 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 16:47 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# After death of 10-year-old West Philadelphia girl, investigators turn attention to foster care system

Action News is learning more about the foster mother who has been charged in the death of a 10-year-old West Philadelphia girl who was in her care.

Section: [Public Safety](/philadelphia/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [6abc Action News](https://6abc.com/post/carprice-williams-foster-mother-charged-death-malayshia-allford-was-5th-grade-teacher-lewis-cassidy-school/20019752/), 2026-11-06 14:39 EST: Foster mother charged in death of 10-year-old Philadelphia girl was 5th-grade teacher
- [CBS Philadelphia](https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/malayshia-alford-carprice-williams-investigation-foster-care/), 2026-11-06 16:47 EST: After death of 10-year-old West Philadelphia girl, investigators turn attention to foster care system

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