Push for change after Malayshia Allford death

The murder of 10-year-old Malaysia Alford is leading to a push for change. Malaysia's foster mother is charged with her killing. Philadelphia City Council plans to call for hearings into the city's foster care system as the district attorney lays out details of an independent investigation. Action News reporter Cheyenne Corrine is live at the home in West Philadelphia this morning where Malaysia disappeared with more on the changes to come to the city of Philadelphia. Cheyenne, good morning. Good morning, Matt and Aliana. There are many efforts to get justice for Malaysia and also prevent this from happening to another child. From community activists to elected officials, they are calling for answers from the city's foster care system. Yeah, we're going to pray for them and we're going to bury them. But when the cameras leave, what will be better? It's been a week since Malaysia Alford's death sparked outrage throughout the entire Philadelphia community. In response today, council members Anthony Phillips and Curtis Jones are introducing a resolution seeking a hearing with officials from the Department of Human Services. To ask the hard questions. Without bashing, without blaming totally, but holding people accountable. Mayor Cherelle Parker also signed an executive order establishing a Child Welfare Review Committee. Councilmember Jones says this hearing would examine Malaysia's case as well as broader policies and practices within the system. 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. Malaysia's foster mother, Caprice Williams, is being charged with her murder. Williams previously faced other child abuse allegations, and it was recommended that Williams never be allowed to foster a child again. There are too many kids with too little visits because there's not enough staff. This afternoon, District Attorney Larry Krasner also plans to announce an independent investigation into Malaysia's death. We are waiting to learn if anyone else will be criminally charged in the case since police say Malaysia's body was transported across state lines to the trunk of a car in Lindenwood, New Jersey. And later this morning, around 8 a.m., a motorcade is meeting here on North Simpson Street. They then are going to head to the governor's mansion in Harrisburg in support of Malaysia. We're live here in West Philadelphia, Cheyenne Curran, Channel 6 Action News. Back to you, Aliana. Yes, Cheyenne, it's really important for them to make sure that they get this message and some changes across the city of Philadelphia. Thank you for that report.