"The national sense of humor was aroused by the grim fact that whereas the Federal Government concerned itself with the conservation of material wealth, mines and forests, hogs and lobsters, and had long since established bureaus to supply information concerning them, citizens who desired instruction and guidance for the conservation and protection of the children of the nation had no responsible governmental body to which to appeal."
Lillian Wald, The House on Henry Street
Lillian Wald, The House on Henry Street
Federal Children's Bureau
"a great step forward in social welfare."
In regards to the creation of the Federal Children's Bureau
Lillian Wald, The American City
In regards to the creation of the Federal Children's Bureau
Lillian Wald, The American City
In 1903, Lillian Wald
conceived of the idea of a Federal Children's Bureau. Wald campaigned
tirelessly for the concept to become a reality. The Federal Children's Bureau
would address the physical and mental needs of children.
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