The United Methodist Home for Children at Shiremanstown

The early years of the twentieth century were marked by a tremendous shift in population from the farm and small community to the city. Extreme hardships befell many families trying to obtain work and establish new roots. Social work was in its infancy and was provided primarily by charitable institutions and private foundations. Consequently, the plight of the orphan or the destitute child became the focus of many church programs. 

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