Young people under the age of 18 admitted to the Salvation Army Beg gars' Camp since January 1 have been interviewed by social workers of the Child Protection Section. There were 212 children in the camp on January 31. 182 boys. 60 girls. Of these, 205 have been interviewed. 87 with parents. 138 without. "Of those with parents. Section social workers began the process of re-establishing contact with these. Preventing bes ging by these young people. as of those with parents In the camp. may be a family welfare problem. remainder of the young people, who Dave no parents. will remain in the cump. where educational programmes fre being worked out for them. their case. the vitiate problem is suitable employment, But a period of instruction' and" cultivation necessary before they can be placed with hope of successful adaption.
The Spring Festival was used for reunion of young people placed 1 employment during 1940, Tu all. 99 from 27 factories were invited, and BL came, Gifts from various firms were distributed, The purpose was achieved. namely to give a "group sense" to the scattered young worker and to inculcate a desire to. make ood. The National Child Welfare Association made available 100 sults of winter clothing for the use of the Section in ils rehabilitation work.
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