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Mayor Parker orders review of Philly's foster system following Malayshia Allford's death

An executive order in Philadelphia calls for a review of a the city's foster care system.

Mayor Cherelle Parker signed the order, which establishes the Child Welfare Review Committee and took to social media to address the issue.

WHYY's Tom MacDonald reports.

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