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Convalescence Committee of the Croydon Mothers' and Infants' Welfare
Association.
This Committee undertakes the arrangements for convalescence
in cases of mothers and children referred for that purpose
by the medical officers at the various Infant Welfare Clinics. I
am indebted to the Convalescence Secretary for the data given
below:—
Total number of children under 5 sent to Convalescent
Homes 13
Total number of weeks 99½
Cost £104 1s. 5d.
Numbers of mothers sent for convalescence 4
Number of children under 5 sent with their mothers
to Convalescent Homes and cottages 3
Home Helps.
During the year 622 expectant mothers applied for Home
Helps, and 551 were supplied. The corresponding figures for
1945 were 484 mothers applied, and 433 were supplied. At the
end of the year there were the names of 35 full-time and 10 casual
Home Helps on the register.
Babies' Help Report.
I am indebted to Mrs. Philpott for the following particulars:—
"In January, 1946, three mothers and babies were receiving
grants. During the year eight mothers were helped, and at the end
of the year three were receiving grants. Payments are paid
through the Welfare Centres, and the Committee wish to record
thanks to the Health Visitors for their co-operation."
Croydon Association of Moral Welfare.
This Association has a Home for Girls at 34, Morland Road,
and a Hostel at 24, Morland Road. As the Council now makes
a yearly financial grant of £100 towards its conduction it is
periodically inspected by the Council's officers.
PUBLIC HEALTH ACT, 1936. PART VII.
Child Life Protection.
This part of the Act deals with Foster Mothers and Foster
Children.