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first_reported: 2026-11-09 20:51 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 20:51 EST
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# City councilmembers seek hearing on foster care system

Philadelphia city councilmembers are calling for answers from the city's foster care system after the death of 10-year-old Malayshia Alford.

Section: [City Hall](/philadelphia/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Malayshia Alford](/philadelphia/wiki/malayshia-alford.md)

## Coverage

- [6abc Action News](https://6abc.com/post/philadelphia-councilmembers-seek-hearing-foster-care-system-death-10-year-old-malaysia-allford/20027587/), 2026-11-09 20:51 EST: Philadelphia councilmembers seek hearing on foster care system after death of Malaysia Allford

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