Sen. Nikki Torres, in a phone interview, said the reports can reveal patterns of where the state’s child welfare system is failing, and whether changes need to be made.

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Child deaths and critical injuries in Washington’s child welfare system hit a record high in 2025. State lawmakers are looking for solutions, and Democrats and Republicans each have proposals. They ...