Neglectful Utah caseworkers have ‘put children in danger,’ critical audit charges
A lack of “proper management” extends “from the top levels” of Division of Child and Family Services ”down to front-line caseworkers," auditors found.
(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) The building that houses offices of the Utah Division of Child and Family Services in Salt Lake City, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
Emily is a statewatch reporter at The Salt Lake Tribune, where she has worked since 2022. She received her master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University. There, she worked on investigative projects for The Washington Post and ProPublica. While writing, she's probably spinning something from her ever-expanding shelf of punk records.