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ENFANT LAISSE-POUR-COMPTE [1 record]

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Record 1 1986-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Social Problems
  • Social Services and Social Work
CONT

Throwaway children: children (usu. ages 1-13 yrs) whose parents do not want them at home.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Problèmes sociaux
  • Services sociaux et travail social
OBS

Enfant en fugue, ou mis à la porte, qui traîne dans les rues.

OBS

laissé-pour-compte : Ce dont personne ne veut (chose ou personne).

Spanish

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