Legal Definitions - deprived child

Definition: A child who lacks proper parental care or control, subsistence, education, or other care and control for their physical, mental, or emotional well-being, has been placed for care or adoption in violation of the law, has been abandoned, or is without a parent, guardian, or legal custodian.

Examples:

• A child who has been abandoned by their parents and left to fend for themselves.
• A child who has been placed in an illegal adoption or foster care situation.
• A child who is without a parent, guardian, or legal custodian due to death or other circumstances.

These examples illustrate how a deprived child is a child who is not receiving the necessary care and support from their parents or legal guardians, or who is without any parental figure to provide for their well-being. This can lead to physical, mental, and emotional harm for the child, and it is important for society to provide support and resources to help these children.