A 3-year-old boy in foster care tragically died after being left in a hot car for five hours by a Department of Human Resources (DHR) worker. The incident occurred in Birmingham, Alabama, highlighting significant concerns about the care provided by child services. Following a supervised visit with his father, the child was forgotten in the vehicle as the worker ran errands. Outrage has erupted among lawmakers and the community, with calls for accountability and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this heart-wrenching case. As the family seeks justice for their lost child, questions remain about the protocols in place to protect vulnerable children in state custody.