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    forces and find homes for displaced children. The Children’s Aid society which is a non-profit organization founded in 1853 by Charles Loring Brace was the main contributor to the Orphan Trains program in the United States (Teaching). The idea originally from the 1700’s was created by the British as a way to move less desirable citizens to North America, Australia and Capetown ( Boook Holt). Brace was a minister and according to an excerpt from a magazine for Humanities stated that his goal in life was to bring as many people as he could to the Christian style of life ( MAGAZINE). Brace along with social reformers decided to create an organization that was to help poor children in a…

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    No questions asked and most often were placed in poor situations, badly abused, and greatly mistreated. These “parents” were paid by the state to take these children and had no guidelines for the care of these children (Hamilton 6). These children could be abused, starved or put into slavery at the whim of these “parents”. There was at this point only a disgusting reality for these kids, that no one would take them and give them a true home. In the late 1800’s a man by the name of Charles…

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    Orphan Trains Orphan trains is a documentary about children in New York, being sent on trains to other parts of the country, in order to find families and be taken care of. There are stories from, adults that actually rode on these trains when they were children. The Orphan Trains was started by a man named Charles Loring Brace in 1854. Brace, had traveled to New York in the early 1850’s, and was horrified at the conditions of all the children he saw on the street. Brace felt that it was a duty…

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    Foster Care System

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    United States of America as a way to deal with not only poor citizens but also orphaned children. Although the kids were placed as indentured servants with sometimes abusive and exploitive owners, the servitude was considered a step up because the kids could now learn a particular skill that they could use to find a job once they became adults. In its beginning years, the foster care system placed a large emphasis on helping children better their lives, so they could grow up to be adults…

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    We Care Orphan Summary

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    Anna McCurry, 8 year old orphan from ‘’ We Care’’ orphanage found near Dixie and Tomken Rd holding a help sign. ( Mississauga) Iqra Shaikh TORONTO --- The Canadian Press Published Monday, May.16, 2016 11:33 AM EDT Poor management in “We Care” orphanage forced 8 year old Anna to run away. Anna McCurry, a 8 year old orphan was found begging near the main intersection of Dixie and Tomken Rd, Mississauga on May 15, 2016 at 9:45 AM EDT. Head Chief of Mississauga Police, Officer Reynolds says “…

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    Orthodontics can fix dental issues such as overcrowding, spacing, incorrect bite all of which can potentially cause many bigger issues. Although it doesn 't happen overnight braces effect the 4 million people that wear them in the US according to Dr. William J. Trepp. I found myself in this very position when I went to see my orthodontist my 8th grade year and my life and appearance was forever changed. Today, I am a completely different person, not only do I have straight teeth I also have a…

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    How To Help Your Child With Wearing Braces If your child recently had braces put on their teeth, they may not be prepared for the additional responsibility that they now have. Here are two ways that you can help them manage the changes the come with wearing new braces. Help Them Remember To Wear The Rubber Bands Braces will require regular maintenance, and one of those things you child may have to do is use rubber bands. It’s a good idea to check that your kid has put on their rubber bands on a…

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    the condition is serious enough to require dental braces and, if so, what the most appropriate treatment is, and how long it will take. Once a treatment process is decided the teeth are first polished to ensure that the brackets will bond properly, after which they are air-dried. A conditioner is used on the front surfaces of the teeth for 30 seconds to further prepare them for bonding the brackets. Once cleaned off, the teeth are dried, and an adhesive primer is placed on the teeth to enhance…

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    All through my life I have had several problems with my mouth from cavities to crooked teeth. I had braces place on January, 9 of 2015 and I unlike other people have always enjoyed going to the dentist. I remember in elementary school when the they would drive the children with no insurance to free clinics offered in universities and I loved it more than anything. I looked forward to getting free tooth paste, a new tooth brush and fun goodies that they offered at the dentist. It was like a field…

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