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An investigation has been launched into the death of a five-week-old baby boy who was in the care of the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
Valentino Baker was born on June 25.
Shortly after giving birth, his mother Chyanna Baker was visited by social workers on suspicion of drug use, though she says she had been sober since learning she was pregnant.
The ministry came up with a safety plan that eventually saw the baby living with one of Chyanna’s friends.
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However, after a few days there, Valentino ended up in hospital and died on Aug. 6.
His parents do not know the cause of death.
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“He should have lived with us instead of going over there, or he would still be alive and still be here with us,” Chyanna …