Minor-in-Need-of-Care Law and Legal Definition
Pursuant to 25 CFR 11.900 [Title 25 -- Indians, Chapter I -- Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior], the term Minor-in-need-of-care means “a minor who:
(1) Has no parent or guardian available and willing to take care of him or her;
(2) Is unwilling to allow his or her parent or guardian to take care of him or her;
(3) Has suffered or is likely to suffer a physical or emotional injury, inflicted by other than accidental means, which causes or creates a substantial risk of death, disfigurement, impairment of bodily functions or emotional health;
(4) Has not been provided with adequate food, clothing, shelter, medical care, education or supervision by his or her parent, guardian or custodian;
(5) Has been sexually abused;
(6) Has been committing delinquent acts as a result of parental pressure, guidance or approval; or,
(7) Has been committing status offenses.”
