"Jaxon's maternal aunt, Riley Wallace, expressed that her family had raised concerns about the care Jaxon received, stating, 'It was not the best life that he needed to be given.'"
"Silicon Valley NAACP President Sean Allen criticized the county's practices, saying, 'The county is knowingly placing children in harm's way... and they're violating their own policies, which puts them at greater risk and the end result is that there's deaths.'"
"A spokesperson for the county emphasized their commitment to child safety, stating, 'There is nothing more important to the County of Santa Clara than keeping children safe.'"
Ten social workers have been placed on leave due to the investigation into the death of two-year-old Baby Jaxon, who died while in relative care. His cousin faces charges of sexual assault and murder. The NAACP has filed a complaint against Santa Clara County for accountability failures. Jaxon's family had raised concerns about his care, citing his health issues. The California Department of Social Services is investigating the county's child welfare practices, which prioritize family unity over child safety, leading to potential risks and fatalities.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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