Arizona republican., 1916-01-24
GROWTH 1T AN
 INSTITUTION
The Origin and Purposes of the Arizona Children's Home Association and the Work That Has Been Ac- complished

The following communication from Mrs. w. w. Edwards of 1104 North Second street, county superintendent Of the Arizona Children's Home Asso- ciation has been received.
 Each day I receive enquiries in re- Association, as to it's purpose, how governed, etc. and for the benefit of shal give a synopsis of this great work of charity.
 "The Arizona Childrens Home Asso- citation was the OutgroWth of a strong appeal for Arizona's friendless chil- dren at a missionary meeting in the city of Tucson in May 1912. Steps were taken for the organization and officers duly elected.
 Tn the fall of 1913 Mrs. Julia Attix of that city heard of the movement on foot to start a home and informed the association that she had donated a site of several acres, two years before for such a purpose but nothing further had been done.
 immediate steps were then taken for incorporation by the association so that Mrs. Attix's offer could be ac- cepted.
 The object of the A. C. H. A. is to care for all children. boys or girls un- 1er any circumstances. It is not nec- essarily q rome for adoption but in case one parent is i'll or deceased and the other parent finds it necessary to earn the living. their children can be placed in the home indefinitely with the hope that through remarriage or come fortunate condition the children may be restored to their own parents. The home does not encourage adoption
 unless both parents are dead, or when requested by the living parent or by law. The instances where the children are placed for adoption are rare whereas on the other hand the parents who finally return for their little ones are numerous. The home will place children for adoption when necessary in approved homes only.
 If the parent or guardian are able small compensation is asked for the care of the children but if unable. the children are cared for in the same low ing spirit as if provided for.
 The home is at present located in a nine-room dwelling at S3S E. Ninth St. Tucson which is inadequate to the present demands Plans are under way for a commodious structure to be bull. on the tract owned by the home "The home has sheltered and cared | for over thirty five children in the past year.
 "The A C. II. A. began with no funds and up to the present time has no in debtedness having met all expenses and laid aside a neat little sum for the | building fund. However the expenses
 are heavy and money is indeed to build | and carry on this great work. | None of the officers receive a sal ! ary or any compensate Their time and effort is given lovingly and freely. 1 "The only employees are a maid and
 very competent matron who is also
 a trained nurse, ready to administer to { IHt llttuS Ol tiie utllt plitS | "The maid and the matron receive salaries.
 This home is non denomnational in l every respect The children are sent i to school when of school age and each | child urged to attend their respective | church or Sunday school.
 | "The superintendent of the Arizona | Chidrens Home Association is Mrs. J.
 s. Ebert of Tucson. The president is | Mrs. A. F.. Daniels, also of Tucson. | The home is maintained by sub ! scriptions and donations. Any one is
 eligible to membership upon the pay
 ment of one dollar membership fee. | '"Thcre is a great need of an insti- tuition of this kind as the only other l institution is the St. Josephs orphanagc | in Tucson, which is overtaXed. l Tn December . branch was organ ized in Phoenix. Mrs. Anna I. Tender :
 son, 1909 Woodland street was elected
 president: Mrs Hattie L. Williams, 320 N. 9th Ave, secretary and treasurer.
 The plan of the home is state wide,
 establishing branches in each county
 seat and sub branches in small towns l so as to cover the entire state. | Anyone desiring to become a mem- l Der can communicate with any of the
 officers of the Phoenix branch.
 'If case of destitute or homeless | child comes to your knowledge let us
 know, the case will be properly inves- tigated and if worthy, cared for. Le, | us cooperate in this great work Ever
 mindful of our Masters words. Tn as
 much as ye have done it unto the least of these ye have done it unto Me. MRS. w. w. EDWARDS, County Superintendent. "11Od 9p6 St