Daily News | Caseworker charged in death of 3-year-old girl in foster care in Southwest Philadelphia
A 25-year-old woman who worked as a contracted caseworker for the city has been charged in connection with the July beating death of a 3-year-old girl who was in foster care in Philadelphia, authorities said Monday.NET Treatment Service Inc., surrendered to homicide detectives on Monday and was charged with third-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, and endangering the welfare of a child.and remains in custody facing charges of murder and related offenses.
In an emailed statement, a spokesperson for the city Department of Human Services said that they had just learned of Mawusi’s arrest and confirmed that she worked for NET Treatment Service Inc. as a case manager. “The tragedy of Hope’s passing makes us even more committed to our mission of protecting the safety and well-being of our city’s children and youth. State law prohibits DHS from discussing the specifics of this matter,” the spokesperson said.
“At this critical time, it is important to recognize the hundreds of Philadelphia child welfare professionals and caregivers who dedicate their lives doing the challenging and difficult, but needed work of protecting children and strengthening communities,” the spokesperson said.
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