Publisher's Synopsis
This historical document provides a detailed look into the management and operation of the Foundling Hospital in London. Titled "Regulations For Managing The Hospital For The Maintenance And Education Of Exposed And Deserted Young Children," the text outlines the rules, procedures, and guidelines established by the hospital's governors for the care and education of orphaned and abandoned children. It offers insights into the social welfare systems of the time, revealing the approaches used to address child abandonment and poverty in 18th and 19th century England. This book is a valuable resource for historians, social scientists, and anyone interested in the history of child welfare and institutional care.
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