The death of 8-year-old Genesis Mata has left a lasting mark on the community and led many to demand change from Kern County’s Child Protective Services.
School counselors say as mandated reporters, they often report cases but see little action from CPS.
“I have seen firsthand how broken Kern County’s Child Protective Services System is,” said Brooke Malley-Ault, school counselor at Mira Monte High School…