Apr 23, 2026
Ten social workers have been placed on administrative leave following the death of a toddler in foster care in Santa Clara County, according to a report by the Mercury News. The report said the move is not considered disciplinary but is standard protocol while the investigation continues. San Jose police found 2-year-old Jaxon Juarez unresponsive in his crib April 5 at a foster home. He later died. Santa Clara County Apr 20 DA charges San Jose teen in toddler's death, sexual assault San Jose Apr 22 Vigil held for toddler who died in South Bay foster care Authorities said a 17-year-old boy — the foster family’s son and the child’s cousin — has been accused of molesting and killing the toddler. The case has drawn scrutiny of the county’s child welfare system, with critics raising concerns about whether warning signs were missed before the child was placed in the home. Santa Clara County’s child welfare agency has not commented, citing the ongoing investigation. ...read more read less
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