Abuse

A living arrangement where children are placed in homes outside of their immediate family home, because their parents are unable to care for them for the time being.

When repeated abusive behavior (of any sort) is used by one person to either intimidate, gain power, or control the other partner.

When a caretaker intentionally injures or hurts a child in a way which could damage the child’s physical and emotional health. 

When a parent or caretaker puts a child at risk of being exposed to physical or emotional harm on a regular basis.