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orphan trains: see Brace, Charles Loring Brace, Charles Loring, 1826–90, American clergyman and social reformer, b. Litchfield, Conn. America's pioneer children's advocate, he founded (1853) the Children's Aid Society of New York, an organization that established modern methods in child welfare. ..... Click the link for more information. . How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The orphan train placements served, in effect, as a foster care system without payment to the foster families. The orphan train children later told their stories. Begin your reading for the 2006 Young Readers Choice Award with this tale of the Orphan Train. |
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