Welfare check finds poor living conditions for children, Pittsburgh PA


A welfare check was requested near Up One Street for three children aged 4, 9, and 17. The social worker reported poor living conditions including human and animal feces on the second floor, a dead cat in the bedroom or bathroom, and the oldest child showing bug bites at school.
Audio|Source: Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Tell was called in by a social worker from Allderdice High School.
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We've gone to welfare check on some juveniles.
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Address is near Up One Street near Spare or Brushing.
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It's supposed to be a 4-year-old and a 9-year-old child that lives there, along with a 17-year-old brother.
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The social worker is saying they're supposed to be human and animal feces on the second floor.
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There's a dead cat and a bathroom or in the bedroom,
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and the 17-year-old has been showing up to school with bug bites on them.
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Location mentioned:
1st St, Pittsburgh, PA 15227
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