Child Welfare
/ˈtʃaɪld ˈwɛlfɛər/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal and social framework focused on the protection, well-being, and development of children, ensuring their safety from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
The child welfare system intervenes to protect children from harmful environments.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, child welfare commonly involves statutory mandates and agencies tasked with intervention and support; drafting should clearly delineate protective duties from custodial rights.
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