New York City Poverty and the Children’s Aid Society

1853–1860

The Children’s Aid Society responded to urban poverty by creating lodging, education and outplacement schemes for poor children, reflecting both reform ideals and coercive assumptions.

Books

2 Best Novels About New York City Poverty and the Children’s Aid Society

With You Always

by Jody Hedlund

First published 2017 · Orphan Train · 4.6(2,120)

An Awakened Heart

by Jody Hedlund

First published 2017 · Orphan Train · 4.4(2,409)