Families who, because of their economic or environmental situation or history or a health problem or disability, are considered more likely than others to follow a generational pattern of self-destructive behavior, criminal activity, gang involvement, substance abuse, child abuse, welfare dependency, chronic unemployment, homelessness, unwed pregnancy and other problems which threaten the health, safety and/or personal development of family members.
Taxonomy Code: YJ-050.030
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