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age whose mothers have been admitted to Hospitals for their confinements.
The Borough Council paid 12s. 6d. per week per bed occupied,
the parents being assessed to contribute according to their means.
During 1934, four children from Hampstead families were admitted
under this arrangement. An alternative arrangement has been agreed
upon whereby such children may be boarded.out with approved
"foster.mothers" at the same charge of 12s. 6d. per week, the
parents being assessed to contribute towards the cost as heretofore.
The Hampstead Hostel for Mothers and Babies, 7, Fitzjohn's Avenue.
This hostel occupies a large house with an extensive garden, and
is managed by a voluntary committee. There are beds for 15 mothers
and babies in the hostel. During the year 1934, 16 unmarried mothers
were admitted with their babies. No expectant mothers are admitted
and no babies without their mothers. The London County Council
makes a grant under the Local Government Act, 1929.
The Foster Home, "Eagle's Nest," 99, Haverstock Hill.
This institution, which is organised and controlled by a Voluntary
Committee, is housed in a mansion with a large garden, and is doing
excellent work. There are 28 beds, which are always occupied, for
" first " babies of unmarried mothers. During 1934, 5 babies were
admitted, the remaining 23 having been admitted prior to 1934. On
an average, one.half of the inmates come from Hampstead. The home
receives a donation of £200 per annum from the Borough Council,
and also a grant from the London County Council under the Local
Government Act, 1929.
The following Homes are managed by Voluntary Committees and
receive grants from the London County Council under the Local
Goverment Act, 1929.
The Cross Roads Club, 88, Alexandra Road.
This Club receives unmarried expectant mothers prior to their
confinements, and also arranges for their immediate future; in some
cases the mothers return to the Home after confinement with their
babies. It has accommodation for 16 expectant mothers, and 16
mothers and babies. During 1934, 115 expectant mothers and 98
mothers and babies were admitted.