Neglect of Child - child neglect is a form of child abuse. It occurs when a person who is responsible for the child fails to care for the minor's emotional or physical needs. Neglect involves not meeting children's basic needs: physical, medical, educational, and emotional.
Source: https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/usermanuals/foundation/foundationc.cfm
Source: https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/usermanuals/foundation/foundationc.cfm
