Dcf: Child Abuse And Neglect Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

child abuse {Ans: Any non-accidental injury, sexual battery, or injury to the intellectual or psychological capacity of a child by the parent, adult household member, or other person responsible for the child's welfare}lack of adequate nutrition {Ans: When the caretaker has regularly failed to provide or have available adequate food to the child, which can cause malnutrition over a long period of time}lack of adequate shelter {Ans: When the child is exposed to structurally unsafe housing, exposed wiring, inadequate or unsafe heating, or unsanitary housing conditions}department of children and families {Ans: provides a spectrum of services to preserve and protect the well being of children and families}Four ways to report abuse {Ans: Telephone, Fax, TDD and Online}lack of adequate clothing {Ans: When a child suffers or is likely to suffer, from physical or emotional health conditions resulting from inadequate clothing, improper hygiene and uncleanness}