In the past year more applicants have been refused than there are children now in the home. Twenty children under the care of two Christian house mothers are housed in each cottage. A balanced diet, including a quart of whole milk daily, for each child is provided. Medical attention to correct physical defects is emphasized. Thus the physical, mental and moral welfare of the child are equally stressed.
All children are temporary or permanent court commitments.
As early as possible good Christian foster homes are secured for the permanent commitments. Christie Home for Orphan Girls Sister Mary Erentrude, superior, Oswego . This home for girls, which is under the general superintendence of the Most Reverend Archbishop of Oregon, is conducted by the Sisters of the Holy Names. Only girls from 6 to 16 years of age are admitted, nor does the religious belief of the applicant disqualify her for entrance. The site is an attractive one and contains 125 acres of land, mostly under cultivation.