Orphanage

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/orphanage

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is an orphanage?An orphanage is a special home where children who don't have parents live together. It gives them shelter, food, safety, and school to help them grow.
2. Why do orphanages exist?Orphanages help children who have no family by providing a safe place, meals, and learning opportunities. They protect children from hardship and give them a chance to become strong and independent.

De-institutionalization: The process of moving children out of large institutions and into smaller, family-based care settings or community support.
Attachment Disorders: Mental health conditions that can arise from inconsistent or absent caregiving, affecting a child's ability to form healthy relationships.
Child Welfare System: The network of government agencies and organizations that work to protect children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.