Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-02-18

Washington, Special. - Legislation
it is believed if enacted into
law, will make an important epoch
in the future well-being Of the de-
pendent children of the nation, is rec
commended in a special message by
President Roosevelt sent to Congress
Monday in which he makes a strong
plea in the interest Of children COM
ing within this class.
Of particular Importance is the
President s recommendation for the
establishment Of Federal children
bureau; the enactment Of such legis-
lation as will bring the laws and prac-
tees in regard to the care Of depen-
dent children in all Federal territory
into harmony and certain legislation
In behalf Of dependent children in the
District Of Columbia. The President
believes that such legislation is i'm
portant not only for the welfare of
the children Immediately concerned,
but important Gas setting an example
Of a high standard Of child protection
by the national government to the
several States Of the Union, which
should be able to look to the nation
for leadership in such matters"
The President also transmits with
his message to Congress a copy Of the
conclusions, together with the full
text of the proceedings of the recent
conferences here on the care Of de-
pendent children, in accordance with
the request Of that organization. De-
claring that their conclusions econ
stltute a wise, Constructive and pro-
gressive programme of ~child-caring
work." the President says that if
"given full effect by the proper agen-
cies, existing methods and practices
In almost every community would he
profoundly and advantageously modi-
fed.o
The conclusions of the conference
above referred to are the following:
l. Home Care-Children of worthy
parents o. deserving mothers should,
ASIA rure, be kept with their parents
at home.
2. Preventive Work.-The effort
should be made to eradicate causes
OF dependency, such as disease and
accident, and to substitute conpen-
sation and insurance for relief.
: Home Finding.-Homeless and
neglected children, if normal, should
be cared for in families, when prac-
ticablc. .
4 Cottage Standardization
Should be on the cottage plan with
small units, as far as possible.
5. Observation-Disclosures caring
for dependent children should be il
corporated, on approval of a suitabl
State board.
6. State Inspection.-The Stat
should inspect the work Of all agen
cies which care for dependent chi
dren.
7. Inspection of Educations
Work.-Educational work of institr
tons and agencies caring for dope,
dent children should be supervised j
State educational authorities.
dCtS anu ucCOl
histories Of dependent children an
their parents, based upon personal il
vestigation and supervision, shouI
be recorded for guidance Of chill
caring agencie.
8. Physical Care.-Every neet
child should receive the ne
medical and surgical attention, and
instructed in health and hvgene.
10. Co-Operation.-Local chill
caring agencies should cooperate a
establish joint bureaus Of inform
ton.
II. Undesirable Legislation.-Pl
hibitive legislation against transfer
dependent children between Stat
should be repealed.
IL. Permanent Organization
permanent organization for VIC
along the Ines Of these resolutions
desirable.
13. Federal Children's Bureau
Establishment Of a Federal CT
dren's Bureau is desirable. and
actment of pending bill is earnes
recommended.