A(n) is something that is essential for the minor's continued existence and general welfare that has not been provided by the minor's parents or guardian

The answer in the space provided is necessary. It is because necessary are the things that is needed or things that are needed to be done or achieved by a person. It is where the person should provide on his or her own for it couldn't be provided by someone else's for it is provided for one's self. It is connected to the statement above for it is essential and couldn't be provided by his or her parents or neither is the guardian.

It’s actually still in the u.s.