A new study by researchers at the University at Buffalo suggests that Child Protective Services (CPS) caseworkers may need to use a more all-encompassing approach to improve how they respond to cases ...

A 4-year-old Worcester girl whose family was involved with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families suffered "chronic and cumulative" neglect that resulted in "life-threatening harm" ...

Early childhood neglect is one of the most insidious forms of child abuse. Early neglect can be defined as any pattern of behavior from a primary caregiver that dismisses or overlooks the basic needs ...