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Area of Science:

  • Child Welfare Research
  • Public Health Policy
  • Social Work Studies

Background:

  • Child protective services (CPS) investigations frequently address neglect allegations.
  • Concerns exist that definitions of neglect are too broad, potentially conflating neglect with material hardship due to poverty.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the types of neglect and parental risk factors investigated in a sample of CPS neglect investigations.
  • To assess the prevalence and nature of investigated physical neglect, defined by inadequate food, housing, or hygiene.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of structured data and narrative text from 295 neglect investigations in California (2017).
  • Categorization of neglect types and concurrent parental risk factors.

Main Results:

  • Inadequate supervision (44%) and failure to protect (29%) were the most common neglect types.
  • Physical neglect was investigated in 14% of cases.
  • Common risk factors included parental substance use (41%), domestic violence (21%), mental illness (18%), and co-reported abuse (29%).
  • Nearly all physical neglect investigations (99%) involved other issues like substance use, domestic violence, mental illness, or additional neglect allegations.

Conclusions:

  • CPS neglect investigations frequently involve complex issues beyond material hardship, including behavioral health concerns.
  • Economic supports alone are insufficient; comprehensive behavioral health services are crucial for addressing investigated neglect effectively.