Report of Children's Home Society for August, 1923

Report of Children’s Home Society

To our friends throughout North Carolina:

We submit our report for the month of August. We call your special attention to the increase in number of children handled, which was made possible by our enlarged facilities being opened and also more generous financial help coming in. we are now prepared to do more work as fast as maintenance funds are available. We have the plant and equipment, but must arrange for larger donations to expand our budget to at least $2,500 per month. We are now operating within $1,700 per month. Consider this important matter and also present our needs to your friends. We are doing a great service for the homeless children of North Carolina and claim support from all child-living citizens.

Medical Clinic

Every child received during August was carefully examined by Dr. Robert Herring, physician in charge of our clinic, and all defects noted have been carefully corrected. This new clinic department has improved our service.

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We have opened our school department for the fall and winter term in charge of a competent teacher, Miss Anice Seymour.

ual Meeting

The regular annual meeting of the Board of Directors will be held October 10th, 1923, and all Directors are requested to note this date and attend in person. A new member will be elected in place of our dearly beloved friend Mr. Archie Joyner. Superintendent for 1924 will also be elected and general important matters concerning 1924 operations will be discussed. Full attendance of the Board is desired. The meeting will be held at the Receiving Home, 624 Fairmont Street, Greensboro, N.C., 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 10th, 1923.

tistics for August, 1923

New cases reported—29

Adjustments made by Superintendent of Public Welfare—4

New home offered children—39

Homes accepted—16

Homes rejected—28

Homes withdrawn by applicant—4

Children received—20

Children placed—17

Homes supervised by Superintendent of Public Welfare—7

Homes supervised by representatives of the Society—73

Reports received from foster parents—9

Legal adoptions executed—10

Children withdrawn from homes not up to standard—1

Children in the Receiving Home August 31st—31

Children in boarding school—1

Operation for adenoids—7

John J. Phoenix, State Superintendent

Greensboro, Sept. 14.

From the front page of the Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 1923