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Neglected Child Neglect

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Based on pamphlet, Protecting the Abused and Neglected Child, the evidence of possible abuse would be the pattern of the lack of food or money being provided for the student While not abuse by itself it is an indicator. The second piece of proof would be change in the child’s personal hygiene from earlier months. This coupled with lack of response from the school and teachers on the well being would present a case to initiate an investigation by CPS. The burden is not for all signs of neglect to be present but instead the caregiver shows a clear disregard of the consequences to the child.
This is not a clear case of abuse/neglect. However, based on the State guidelines enough evidence is present to request investigation . I don’t believe

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