Child Deaths Go Unreviewed

Pennsylvania’s child death review system is collapsing under strain—half of all child deaths since 2020 remain unreviewed, especially in rural counties where volunteer teams are stretched thin and underfunded. Advocates and pediatricians are sounding the alarm, calling it an “unfunded mandate” that’s failing kids. Governor Shapiro’s $2.5 million proposal offers a start—with new staff, grants, and prevention campaigns—but experts warn it’s not enough without stronger legislative backing. The goal? Learn why children die so we can stop it from happening again. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cc8da0c4fccf9c4b