A Case Study of Ten Emotionally Disturbed Children and Their Response to Placement at the Lieutenant Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., Home, Bronx, New York, a Cottage Plan Institution for Dependent and Neglected, Catholic, School Age Siblings: 1950–1955
Abstract
Background of Study. It has always been true that maternal and paternal feelings extended beyond the family, and studies of primitive peoples would reveal at least rudimentary concern for the welfare of homeless children. Almost all ancient codes provided to some extent for the care of children, and recognized in some degree society's obligation to care for children who were without proper guardians. The history of religions and of philanthropies would yield much material for a study of the auspices under which such undertakings originated and something of the motives of the founders.The history of child welfare in the United States brings into review the problems, methods and gains in identifying the needs of children and attempting to meet them. Developments in child welfare did not proceed in a conveniently logical order, the chart of progress is characterized by high points and depressions. But we must realize the fact that better treatment of human problems rests on combination of a more humanitarian attitude and more scientific knowledge.
Subject Area
Psychology|Religion
Recommended Citation
Pai, Diana Sin Wai, "A Case Study of Ten Emotionally Disturbed Children and Their Response to Placement at the Lieutenant Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., Home, Bronx, New York, a Cottage Plan Institution for Dependent and Neglected, Catholic, School Age Siblings: 1950–1955" (1955). ETD Collection for Fordham University. AAI31097081.
https://research.library.fordham.edu/dissertations/AAI31097081
