The local child welfare agency removes the child from the home due to abuse, neglect or abandonment. The agency may learn of the abuse by a report from a doctor or teacher, or a call by a concerned citizen to a hotline. Sometimes an older child will report the abuse or neglect themselves.
It is wrong to neglect your child.
ignore, abuse, forget (it all depends on neglect a child, or neglect to do something)
child neglect is when you do not provide things that are needed for your child without meaning harm where child abuse is when a person intentionally harms a child to be cruel
If you are the guardian of the child, you are fully responsible for that child, which includes finances. Keep in mind that refusal to report a 14 year old runaway constitutes child neglect.
Parents get charged for neglect
As soon as possible! They should be cared for,
You can report anything that you feel is an abuse or neglect concern, and child protective will decide if it needs to be investigated. However, there are some things that are going to happen, like a child getting lice, even repeatedly. In many states, if they feel you are just looking for reasons to report someone, they can charge you with harassing the parent or guardian. Give it some thought on rather or not you have a legitimate abuse or neglect issue before you take that step.
Call child support.
If the child has recently resided with you, you could have standing to bring a suit, but otherwise, you are bound to the same avenues as any concerned citizen. If you believe the child is at risk of abuse or neglect, report it to CPS.
Child neglect.
If there is child abuse, report it to child protection services.