The tragic death of 1-year-old Thyri Wood has prompted Los Angeles County supervisors to investigate the failures of the child welfare system, which left her in the care of an 11-year-old brother.
Supervisor Lindsey Horvath emphasized the urgency of reforming child protection systems, asserting that "Every child deserves to grow up in a safe and caring home, and we owe it to them to take action and make meaningful change."
Reports indicated multiple instances where the mother left Thyri and her siblings without care. The DCFS failed to investigate despite receiving warnings about parenting neglect and lack of food.
The county's suicide efforts to analyze the systemic failures that contributed to Thyri's tragic situation include a full investigation into the roles of the Department of Children and Family Services and the Department of Health Services.
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