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Santa Clara Co. to fire 4 social workers connected to Baby Jaxon who was allegedly killed by cousin
By KGO at ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Two-year-old Jaxon Juarez died in April after authorities said he was abused by his 17-year-old cousin. Santa Clara County is now moving to fire four social workers in connection with the case.
Key takeaway Santa Clara County is now moving to fire four social workers in connection with the case.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The move to fire four social workers connected to the Baby Jaxon case raises questions about the oversight and support provided to social workers in Santa Clara County's child welfare system. This incident may lead to a reexamination of the county's protocols for handling high-risk cases and ensuring that social workers have the necessary resources to effectively intervene. In San Francisco , where child safety is a top concern, the community will be watching to see how Santa Clara County responds to this tragedy and what steps are taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. The fact that four social workers are being held accountable suggests that the county is taking a hard look at its internal processes and acknowledging that mistakes were made. This case may also prompt a broader discussion about the challenges faced by social workers in the Bay Area and the need for increased funding and training to support their critical work.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Two-year-old Jaxon Juarez died in April after authorities said he was abused by his 17-year-old cousin. Santa Clara County is now moving to fire four social workers in connection with the case.
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