BROOKLYN PARK — Relatives say the 6-year-old girl who died in Brooklyn Park had bounced around to various foster homes after leaving her grandmother’s care about a year ago.

Kendria Johnson was found unresponsive at her foster home Saturday night. Police say the person who called for help said the girl had “somehow tangled herself in a jump rope.”

The Star Tribune says a social worker’s report says the girl had an “outgoing personality,” but the foster care provider (had) been having a difficult time keeping her safe.”

Police continue to investigate the girl’s death. The Hennepin County medical examiner’s office says the cause and manner of death are pending.

The child’s uncle, Willie Venzant, says he and his wife were seeking custody of the girl and her 1-year-old brother.