Deck 2: History of Child Welfare

Question 1

In the nineteenth century, child welfare agencies were mainly:

A) Run by the government.
B) Targeted to African-American children.
C) Run by private agencies.
D) Focused on prevention.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children:

A) Spearheaded the Orphan Train movement
B) Were a forerunner of today's Child Protective Services agencies.
C) Advocated for Social Security.
D) Advocated to end child labor in textile mills and mines

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which level of government was LAST to get involved in child welfare issues?

A) Local Government
B) State Government
C) Federal Government

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following American cities was the home of the first attempt to professional child welfare practices?

A) Boston
B) New York
C) Chicago
D) Baltimore

Question 5

Which of the following American cities was the first to establish a Juvenile Court?

A) Boston
B) New York
C) Chicago
D) Baltimore