Child Abuse Case Study Jajanne's Home

Introduction JoAnne is the grandmother of six year-old Cayden, and a compulsive hoarder. Ed and Melissa, the parents of Cayden, have allowed JoAnne to provide childcare for Cayden, because they cannot afford daycare. JoAnne's home is filled with piles of trash, clothes, and unused items that surround the walls, leaving only a tiny walkspace. JoAnne's room is too crowded to sleep in, so she sleeps, eats, and relaxes on the couch. Her piles of trash reach the ceiling, making them a huge hazard. JoAnne does not have running water, which is a necessity when children are in a home. Cayden's parents still allow their son to go over, despite the dangers that surround the home. Although the child seems to be happy and loved, the parents and the grandmother are unintentionally neglecting Cayden of his basic needs, which is still a form of abuse, which is what this paper will be explaining.
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There is no water, so there is no way to flush a toilet, wash hands, or shower. The kitchen is cluttered and impossible to get through so there is no way to properly prepare food. The room Cayden seems to be playing in has cat feces, dirt, spiders, and high, uneven piles of unknown items. All of these examples show that Cayden is in an environment that could easily harm him. Being around feces and spiders could lead to serious illness or death. Piles of garbage could fall on him and potentially crush him, he may be using the bathroom in a plastic bag and not have access to water to was his hands. JoAnne's hoarding is a serious issue, and while she does not mean to hurt Cayden, she is creating a space that is dangerous in every