Short clip about “The Orphan Train Movement of 1853-1929”, this was the precursor to the modern foster care system in the United States. After viewing, answer the first question and share your opinion on the second question.
Everyone should read all of their classmates responses; comment and/or give feedback to at least one classmate.
Watch:
Question # 1 : Why did the “Orphan Trains” begin, who was responsible for the movement and how did people receive these children from “The Orphan Train”?
Question# 2: How do you feel about the movement, would you have done something differently and what would that be?
Keep in mind what ever you would have done in that era would effect the current “Foster Care System” today?
Why did the “Orphan Trains” begin, who was responsible for the movement and how did people receive these children from “The Orphan Train”?
