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

Local Fire Department {Ans: This agency inspects child care facilities and educates child care professionals about minimizing fires and other threats to safety.}signs of possible abuse or neglect {Ans: Parent blames or belittles child Parent talks about child as bad or evil Parent smells of alcohol/drugs or seems to be under the influence Parent fails to keep appointments Parent seems unconcerned with child}Family Risk Factors {Ans: Personality factors- feelings of insecurity, lack of trust, low tolerance for frustration, depression or mental illness Childhood history of abuse Family structure - single parent with lack of support Social isolation - lack of support Marital problems and divorceDeath and/or illness Age Abuse of alcohol or other drugs Lack of parenting skills or living skills Financial problems or unemployment}Florida Department of Children of Families {Ans: This agency determines state rules pertaining to child care and enforces these rules by licensing and inspecting child care facilities.}medical programs and community agencies {Ans: provide intention to victims of child abuse and neglect, provide medical attention of counciling to the abused, abuser, and family}Child Risk factors {Ans: Premature birth and/or birth defects Chronic or serious illness Physical/mental/emotional disabilty Temperament- slow or difficult