Is the persistent failure to meet a child’s basic physical or physiological needs, likely to result in serious impairment of the child’s health or development.
Some indicators of neglect
Medical needs unattended
Lack of supervision
Consistent hunger
Inappropriate dress
Poor hygiene
Inadequate nutrition
Fatigue or listlessness
Self-destructive
Extreme loneliness
Extreme need for affection
Failure to grow
Frequent lateness or non-attendance at school
Low self-esteem
Poor social relationships
Compulsive stealing
Drug or alcohol abuse