A Child Care Home in Transition A Study of Saint Joseph Hall, a Home for Dependent, Neglected Children in Brooklyn, New York, During the Years, 1948 to 1959
Abstract
Background of the Study. The twentieth century has often been referred to as the century of the child. As we look back in retrospect the full significance of this statement takes on a fuller and richer meaning.At the latter part of the nineteenth century a step forward in care of children was made when the youngsters were removed from mixed almshouses and placed in institutions for children. Even though pro- grams were initiated for dependent and neglected children, institutions still maintained their odious reputations. The work home where the child could work for his keep and with the hope that his living there would be softened by genuine charity was introduced as a substitute for institutional placement. Later on the founding of free foster homes was introduced but it was soon realized that many of these homes did not measure up to expectations and many children sent to these homes did not adjust. At this time emphasis seemed to be on the type of care rather than on the needs of the individual child. Hence at the opening years of the present century a controversy existed as to the "pros" and "cons" of foster care versus institutional care and in 1899 at the National Conference of Charities and Corrections the drawbacks of placing out and the advantages of good institutional care were pointed out and recognized.
Subject Area
Developmental psychology|Psychology
Recommended Citation
Nash, Madeline Regina, "A Child Care Home in Transition A Study of Saint Joseph Hall, a Home for Dependent, Neglected Children in Brooklyn, New York, During the Years, 1948 to 1959" (1960). ETD Collection for Fordham University. AAI31050582.
https://research.library.fordham.edu/dissertations/AAI31050582
