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flag A 16-year-old foster youth died of a suspected overdose at a Baltimore hotel, sparking investigation into systemic foster care failures.

flag A 16-year-old girl in Maryland’s care was found dead at a Baltimore hotel on September 22, 2025, with officials reporting no signs of foul play and suspecting a fatal overdose. flag The incident occurred at the Residence Inn by Marriott near Johns Hopkins Medical Campus, where she was supposed to have a one-on-one aide, though it’s unclear if the aide was present. flag The Maryland Department of Human Services is investigating, emphasizing child safety, as the case follows a state audit revealing widespread failures in foster care oversight, including placements in unlicensed hotels and lack of background checks for service providers. flag DHS has since initiated a new request for proposals requiring background checks, with evaluations ongoing.

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