10 social workers placed on leave in San Jose toddler's death, report says
Apr 23, 2026
Ten social workers have been placed on administrative leave following the death of a toddler in foster care in Santa Clara County, according to a report by the Mercury News.
The report said the move is not considered disciplinary but is standard protocol while the investigation continues.
San
Jose police found 2-year-old Jaxon Juarez unresponsive in his crib April 5 at a foster home. He later died.
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Authorities said a 17-year-old boy — the foster family’s son and the child’s cousin — has been accused of molesting and killing the toddler.
The case has drawn scrutiny of the county’s child welfare system, with critics raising concerns about whether warning signs were missed before the child was placed in the home.
Santa Clara County’s child welfare agency has not commented, citing the ongoing investigation.
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