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Adoption of Children
Close co-operation is maintained with the Adoption Societies
and the Court Officers. The homes are visited by the Health
Visitors and reports are furnished on their suitability for the
reception and care of a child.
Child Life Protection
At the end of the year there were 15 foster parents and 17
foster children on the register. These were visited throughout the
year by the Health Visitors who act as Child Life Protection
Visitors.
Day Nurseries
There are three day nurseries providing 140 places. There
was a long waiting list at each nursery.
The health of the children was exceptionally good throughout
the year.
The supply of nursery students has fallen off and staffing
shortages have at times been somewhat acute.
Domestic Helps
The demand for helps has always been much in excess of
the supply.
At the end of the year the equivalent of 14 whole time helps
were employed and help was provided in 427 households during
the year.
OrthopÆdic Clinic
During 1948, 25 children received treatment at this clinic,
and made 450 attendances.
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