Foster child found dead in filthy Belen home | Albuquerque Journal

A state caregiver has been charged with child abuse after authorities said an 11-month-old foster child died from “a lack of care” in the caregiver’s Belen home. Deputies said the home was filthy, with animal feces, unwashed dishes and a strong stench throughout.

The caregiver, Stephanie Crownover, 55, is a licensed foster parent who was taking care of the young girl, Ariza Barreras, and her two slightly older siblings over the weekend while their foster mother attended an out-of-state family gathering, according to a criminal complaint filed in the Valencia County Magistrate Court. The other two children, ages 2 and 3 years old, are still in custody of the Children, Youth and Families Department.
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She said she began to try to revive her and called 911. She also called her pastor and others from her church.

Foster child found dead in filthy Belen home | Albuquerque Journal