“No one took notice”: The 9-year-old maintained high grades, fed himself, and survived alone for two years.

One crucial preventive step may be to put in place more thorough training programs that teach teachers how to spot and handle possible indicators of child neglect.

The boy eventually received foster care and legal action as a result of the intervention, demonstrating the healing and justice process in child neglect instances.

To protect vulnerable children, this result also serves as a reminder of the holes in our social safety nets and the ongoing need for proactive community engagement and monitoring.