The cause of death of a Massachusetts foster child remains a mystery. A surviving foster child is in “dire” condition according to authorities.
The foster mother responsible for the two young girls who were discovered unresponsive Saturday had six children living in her Auburn home. Asked about it at a news conference, Governor Charlie Baker said it is the maximum number the state’s foster care system allows.
" Standard practice around the country, not just here, has been six," said Baker. " That will certainly be one of the issues that gets asked as part of the investigation."
Baker said the probe into the handling of the case by the state’s child welfare agency is his “highest priority.”
Police concluded a search of the foster home Wednesday morning.
