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moral welfare worker was 40, 35 of whom were confined during
the year and five early in 1945. Five of the confinements took
place at home and 28 were in institutions. Seven were evacuated
under the expectant mothers' scheme. Eight adoptions were
arranged, two foster mothers obtained, and four of the children
were retained in homes. Fourteen of the mothers returned home
after their confinements. There were two still births and one
infantile death.
Child Life Protection.
The health visitors paid 128 visits as Infant Life Protection
Officers during the year to 24 foster mothers in respect of 25 foster
children. The number remaining on the register at the end of
the year was 17 foster mothers in respect of 17 foster children;
namely, 9 children under 5 years of age and 8 children over 5
years.
Adoption of Children.
The number of persons who gave notice of their wish to adopt
children during the year was 30 in respect of 30 children. The
total number of children under supervision at the end of the year
was 42 and the number of visits paid 204.
INFANT WELFARE CENTRES.