Befriending the Friendless


 

Publication Date: July 1914

Publisher:

Author(s): Ruth Berolzheimer

Research Area: Population and demographics; Social conditions

Keywords: Immigration; Poverty; Social Services; Children

Type: Newsletter

Coverage: Illinois

Abstract:

The author describes the Chicago Home for Jewish Friendless, a temporary home for children who, for reasons of death, illness, desertion, or improper care, cannot be left in the care of their parents. Many of them are children of new immigrants. The Home aims to care for these children in a way that encourages their creativity and respects their dignity.

In Bulletin of the National Conference of Jewish Charities 1913-1914, Baltimore, Vol.IV:12, ed. Lee F. Frankel.