Sometimes child welfare agencies are called to investigate a child who never seems to have clean clothing and is very skinny. The suspicion would be that the child is a victim of

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Neglect is the failure to provide for a child's basic needs, such as adequate food and clothing. The child described in the scenario seems to be suffering from neglect due to the lack of clean clothing and being very skinny, indicating insufficient food. Incest and violence are not mentioned in the scenario, and eldest child syndrome is not a recognized form of child abuse or neglect.

Sometimes Child Welfare Agencies Are Called to Investigate a Child