A ________ child either has no parent or guardian or is receiving inadequate care because of the physical or mental disability of the parent.

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A dependent child is one who is under the age of 18 and does not have a parent, guardian, or custodian, or has a parent, guardian, or custodian who is physically or mentally unable to provide care. Neglected children are those who are not receiving adequate care, while delinquent children have committed a crime. PINS (Persons in Need of Supervision) is a category of status offense in some jurisdictions that includes runaway youth and truants, but does not necessarily apply to children without a parent or guardian.

A ________ Child Either Has No Parent or Guardian or Is