The Child and the Parent (Classic Reprint): A Small Volume Containing the History of the Provision of Meals to the Children of Poor Parents: A Small ... Children of Poor Parents (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Pepler, Douglas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1334711488 ISBN 13: 9781334711480

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

How communities care for children in hard times, and how volunteers can help make relief work more effective.
This small, foundational work examines how Care Committees operate, the challenges they face, and the role of volunteers in supporting families with meals, housing, and welfare. It also explores how official systems interact with grassroots efforts and what it takes to keep children fed, healthy, and hopeful in difficult circumstances.

The author outlines practical concerns, from measuring true need to coordinating between families, schools, and local authorities. It includes real-world observations about poverty, housing, and health, and it argues for responsibility, accountability, and better support for volunteers. The result is a clear look at the human side of public aid and the ongoing effort to balance care with independence.

• How volunteers balance service with respect for families and local needs


• Practical methods for assessing poverty and ensuring children receive meals


• Challenges in coordinating between councils, committees, and workers


• Examples of volunteer leadership and the impact of organized, community-based care

Ideal for readers of social history, public welfare, and early 20th-century reform, this edition sheds light on the origins and aims of care work that still echoes in today’s community programs.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1334711488
• ISBN 13: 9781334711480
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 123