An article outlining the work of the Child Welfare Department in 1939, focussing most particularly on adoption but also explaining the history of the boarding out system (fostering), the State Children's Relief Board, the Child Welfare Department and homes including 'Montrose' Hostel at Burwood, Royleston Depot at Glebe, Mittagong 'cottage holiday home' and the Berry Training Farm.
Last updated: 4 August 2023
Cite this: https://www.findandconnect.gov.au/ref/nsw/bib/NP0000186.htm
First published by the Find & Connect Web Resource Project for the Commonwealth of Australia, 2011
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