Arizona lawmakers prioritize child welfare reforms after three tragic deaths

Arizona legislators are making Department of Child Safety reform a top priority this session following three high-profile child murders that exposed failures in the state's safety net for abused and neglected children. The legislative push comes after the deaths of Emily Pike, Rebekah Baptiste, and Zariah Dodd prompted investigations into systemic problems within Arizona's child welfare system. Lawmakers from both parties say they're committed to finding solutions to protect the state's most vulnerable children.