WIC 300 Codes A-J Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is Physical Abuse?

The child has suffered, or there is a substantial risk that the child will suffer, serious physical harm inflicted non-accidentally upon the child by the child's parent or guardian.

What is General Neglect/Abandonment?

The child has suffered, or there is a substantial risk that the child will suffer, serious physical harm or illness due to the failure of the parent or legal guardian to supervise or protect the child adequately.

What is Emotional Neglect?

The child is suffering, or is at substantial risk of suffering, serious emotional damage evidenced by severe anxiety, depression, withdrawal, or aggressive behavior, due to the parent's conduct.

What is Sexual Abuse?

The child has been sexually abused, or there is a substantial risk that the child will be sexually abused by the parent or guardian or a member of the child's household. Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes severe physical abuse of a minor under the age of five?

A child under the age of five has suffered severe physical harm or trauma by a parent or person known to the parent. Signup and view all the answers

What does Causing the death of another child refer to?

A child whose parent or guardian caused the death of any other child by abuse or neglect. Signup and view all the answers

What is Abandonment in child welfare terms?

A parent has left the child without any provision or left the child with someone unable to care for them, and the parent's whereabouts are unknown. Signup and view all the answers

What does Freed child not adopted mean?

Relinquishment, or termination of parental rights, or adoption not having been granted. Signup and view all the answers

What is cruelty in the context of child welfare?

A child who has been subjected to acts of cruelty by the parent or guardian or someone the parent failed to protect them from. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for a child to be at risk of abuse or neglect similar to that suffered by a sibling?

A child whose sibling has been abused or neglected and there is a substantial risk that the child will be abused under the same circumstances. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Physical and Emotional Abuse Definitions

Physical Abuse: Serious physical harm inflicted non-accidentally by a parent or guardian on the child, or substantial risk of such harm.
General Neglect/Abandonment: Lack of adequate supervision or protection by a parent or guardian leads to substantial risk of serious harm or illness to the child.
Emotional Neglect: Serious emotional damage to the child, manifested as severe anxiety, depression, or aggressive behavior, due to inadequate care from a parent or guardian.

Types of Abuse and Neglect

Sexual Abuse: Involves sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, or household member, or failure to protect the child from potential sexual abuse.
Severe Physical Abuse Under Five: Severe physical trauma in a child under five inflicted by a parent or known person if the parent was aware or should have been aware of the abuse.
Causing Death of Another Child: A parent or guardian's abusive actions, or failures, lead to the death of another child.

Custody and Care Issues

Abandonment: Leaving a child without provisions or with an unwilling or unable custodian, with unknown whereabouts of the parent or when the parent cannot arrange care due to incarceration.
Freed Child Not Adopted: Children whose parental rights have been terminated but have not yet been adopted.

Risk Factors for Future Abuse

Cruelty: Subjecting a child to acts of cruelty by a parent or guardians, or failing to protect the child from such acts.
At Risk from Sibling Abuse: A child likely to be abused or neglected due to prior incidents with a sibling, with consideration for the child's age and gender being important.

Description

Test your knowledge of WIC 300 codes with these flashcards covering definitions from A to J. Each card provides a term related to child welfare and protective services, along with its detailed definition. Perfect for students and professionals in social work or child protective services.