Florida Child Welfare Case Manager Certification Practice Exam

What defines abandonment in the context provided?

1. Leaving a child alone at home

2. Not providing support or communicating with the child

3. Forgetting to pick a child up from school

4. Denying the child food or clothing

The correct answer is: Not providing support or communicating with the child

In the context of abandonment, B is the most accurate option because it encompasses both physical and emotional neglect of a child. A, C, and D may be forms of neglect or neglectful behavior, but they do not fully capture the definition of abandonment. A may be a form of physical abandonment, but it does not include emotional neglect. C may be a one-time incident, rather than a pattern of neglect. D may be a form of physical neglect, but it does not include emotional neglect or lack of communication. Therefore, B is the most comprehensive and accurate option to define abandonment in this context.