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Bookmarks Window Help 90% Tue 3:43 PM Tara Brown dss.virginia.gov Child Abuse & Neglect: VA Mandated Reporting You notice that Tammy, a 4-year-old in your daycare classroom, is wearing a heavy, stained sweatshirt even though it’s warm outside. During the morning break, she takes the snack of another child. You’ve noticed this behavior before, but now it’s happening more often. When you talk to Tammy, you discover that her older sister has been responsible for preparing meals and getting her ready for school. Tammy says she doesn’t often eat breakfast because there’s not much food at home, and her sister has a hard time making dinner. She says her mother is often out with her friends. This explanation matches your experience of trying to contact Tammy’s mother to discuss other jssues: What should you do about this situation? Tammy’s lack of adequate nutrition appears to indicate neglect, so you should talk with the mother about how to care for her daughter. While the situation is concerning, you should not report it because the mother could sue for false allegations. Since Tammy is so hungry, you should talk with your supervisor about supplying nutritious snacks for her. Tammy’s lack of adequate nutrition is concerning enough to suspect neglect, so you should report it to CPS. 3