Explore the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children & Families website, paying specific attention to the sections regarding child abuse.

Review the Child Abuse Treatment Case Study.

Complete the Child Abuse Treatment Plan Template.

APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

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1. At what point will you report Marisa’s situation to the state? (use the state in which you plan to practice)

Marisa’s case would be presented to the authorities in the state of Maryland based on the urgency of the counseling needs beyond the financial ability that the parents can bear. Maryland child welfare, children Health insurance program and Medical assistance programs provide for financial support to children in need of medical assistance (Seymour, 2017). If there is a need to prolong the length of treatment for a particular problem I would perform the role of an advocate for Marisa to be a beneficially of such a program through the parent. In the course of the talk therapy if Marisa discloses incidences of sexual abuse and consistent neglect of personal needs I would report the case for legal actions to be taken against the parents…

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