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ABA Family Legal Guide
Family Law
Children
Abuse and Neglect Laws
What is child neglect?
Child neglect or child endangerment occurs when parents or legal guardians willfully fail to meet a child's basic needs, including food, shelter, clothes, medical treatment, and supervision.
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