Medical Neglect - Sometimes a birth parent's choice to not seek medical attention stems from religious beliefs, but there are other times when a child's medical needs are neglected due to pure thoughtlessness. read more
Overwhelmingly, the children who go into foster care are the victims of either severe abuse and/or neglect perpetrated by their parent/guardian. It all starts with a report of the abuse being made to the Department of Human Services by someone who knows or suspects that a child is being abused or neglected and is in danger. read more