Philadelphia councilmembers seek hearing on foster care system after death of Malaysia Allford

And the big story in Action News is the push for a comprehensive investigation following the murder of a young girl who was in foster care. It comes as people are preparing to gather for a vigil tonight to remember Malaysia Alford. Action News reporter Taronda Thomas live for us in Overbrook Park with the details from there. Taronda. Well, Shari and Rick, loved ones and community members will be gathering here at Malaysia's school later on tonight for a vigil. Now, this is happening as a community leader and a city leader is calling for answers from Philadelphia's foster care system. Broken Philadelphia City Council member Curtis Jones Jr. sharing in the heartbreak that many felt when 10 year old Malaysia Alford was found dead after being missing for more than a week. The person accused of killing her, her foster mother, 36 year old Caprice Williams. The case has led Jones to call for a hearing on the foster care system in Philadelphia. Introducing a resolution to ask the hard question. Without bashing, without blaming totally, but holding people accountable. Officials with DHS will be among those called to testify about Malaysia's case and about policy in general. The hearing is also meant to assess DHS resources and how some children are at risk of falling through the cracks. It begins with how many social workers. Williams had previously faced child abuse allegations in an unrelated case five years ago. Officials recommended Williams never be allowed to foster a child again, but she was. How did this woman become a foster parent? Have issues in the past, and then have another kid in her care. Jones says he wants to use the upcoming hearing to create real change, hopefully with the help of Malaysia's family. Hopefully they will gather themselves and be a part of helping to change this system. Philadelphia City Council member Anthony Phillips will join with Jones to call for the hearing. A date has not been set yet. We're live in Overbrook Park, Taronda Thomas, Channel 6 Action News. All right, Taronda, thank you for that report tonight.