Philadelphia officials demand answers after Malayshia Allford's death

Malayshia Allford Philadelphia officials demand answers after Malayshia Allford's death The murder of 10-year-old Malayshia Allford is leading to a push for change. WPVI By Cheyenne Corin Thursday, November 12, 2026 1:41PM Share PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Elected officials and community advocates are demanding accountability and changes to Philadelphia's foster care system following the death of Malayshia Allford , as multiple efforts are underway to investigate the case and prevent similar tragedies. It's been a week since Allford's death sparked outrage across Philadelphia, raising questions about oversight and accountability within the city's child welfare system. RELATED: Philadelphia's foster care oversight questioned after death of Malayshia Allford City Councilmembers Anthony Phillips and Curtis Jones are introducing a resolution seeking a hearing with officials from the Department of Human Services. "Yea we're going to pray for them and we're going to bury them but when the cameras leave what will be better? What did we fix," Jones said. The proposed hearing would examine the circumstances surrounding Allford's death, as well as broader policies and practices within the foster care system. ALSO SEE: Philadelphia community demands justice, changes after 10-year-old foster child's murder "To ask the hard questions without bashing without blaming totally but holding people accountable but there's questions that need to be answered like how did this woman become a foster parent have issues in the past and have another kid in her care," Jones said. Allford's foster mother, Carprice Williams , is facing a murder charge in connection with her death. Williams previously faced other child abuse allegations , and a recommendation had been made that she never be allowed to foster another child. Despite that recommendation, Allford was placed in her care. RELATED: What we know about the foster mother charged in death of 10-year-old Williams was also employed as a fifth-grade teacher at Lewis C. Cassidy School in Philadelphia. Mayor Cherelle Parker has signed an executive order establishing a Child Welfare Review Committee. AccuWeather: Gusty thunderstorms today in the Philadelphia region 2 hours ago Baby buried alive for 24 hours released from the hospital; father charged Malayshia Allford case: Medical examiner's report reveals new details in murder of missing girl Jones said the proposed City Council hearing would seek to identify failures across multiple institutions responsible for protecting children. "How did we as a system miss it in the school district, miss it in the courts, and miss it within the foster care system," Jones said. RELATED: 'Very evil': Parents recall troubling encounters with teacher charged with foster daughter's murder He also raised concerns about staffing shortages and the demands placed on child welfare workers. "There's too many kids with too many visits because there's not enough staff and sometimes it's not just money there's common sense things we can do," Jones said. Meanwhile, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is expected to announce an independent investigation into Allford's death Thursday afternoon. Questions remain about whether additional people could face criminal charges. Police say Allford's body was transported across state lines and found in the trunk of a car in Lindenwold, New Jersey. RELATED: Malayshia Allford case: Medical examiner's report reveals new details in murder of missing girl Community advocates are also taking their calls for justice to the state level. A motorcade is scheduled to travel to the governor's mansion in Harrisburg on Thursday morning to demand justice for Allford. The growing calls for accountability come as city officials and advocates seek answers about how Allford's death could have been prevented and what changes are needed to better protect children in foster care. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics PHILADELPHIA MALAYSHIA ALLFORD CHILD KILLED FOSTER CARE Mayor orders foster care system review after Malayshia Allford's death Autopsy report reveals new details in murder of missing girl Councilmembers seek answers after death of Malayshia Allford Foster mom charged in girl's death previously faced abuse allegations Watch Live ON NOW AccuWeather: Gusty thunderstorms today in the Philadelphia region 2 hours ago Baby buried alive for 24 hours released from the hospital; father charged Malayshia Allford case: Medical examiner's report reveals new details in murder of missing girl SS United States completes final voyage, sinks to Gulf floor to become artificial reef Ex-boyfriend fatally shoots woman's current boyfriend; woman returns fire killing ex, deputies say