The history of the public orphanage over 400 years - Swedish History Magazine

The Allmänna Barnhuset Foundation has been a central player in Swedish childcare for 400 years – an institution that has undergone revolutionary changes in step with societal developments. This anthology, with researchers and authors from various fields, explores the development of the children’s home from the 17th century to modern times. The book provides a multifaceted picture of how the view of children and their needs has… Source