The Association for the Care of Colored Orphans.

FORTY-FOURTH STREET AND HAVERFORD ROAD.

Founded in 1822.

The object of this Institution is set forth in its name. It can accommodate about 100 inmates; about 85 are now under its care. Children are admitted from 18 months to 8 years of age; they are indentured chiefly in the country, until 18 or 21 years of age.

Secretary: ELIZABETH C. LOWRY, 1114 Pine St.

Foster Home Association.

24TH AND POPLAR STREETS.

CHARTERED IN 1839.

The object of this Institution is to provide, "for the children of virtuous and industrious individuals, who by the death of one parent, or adverse circumstances, are deprived of support under the parental roof, a Home, where such children shall be received at a moderate compensation, provided with wholesome nourishment, comfortably clad, attended in sickness, taught the rudiments of an English education, have their moral characters carefully formed, and habits of regularity and industry established, which will qualify them to be useful members of society."

Any citizen of this commonwealth may become a member of the Association by the annual payment of two dollars or upwards.

At the annual meeting, on the first Tuesday in January, eighteen ladies are chosen to act as Managers.

The children admitted into the "Foster Home" must be half orphans not under three years of age. Boys are not received over six years of age, or girls over nine. The time for removal is left to the decision

of the Board of Managers.

Applications for admission may be made to any of the Managers.

The "Home" has now 100 children under its care, filling it to the utmost of its capacity.

Honorary Members: Mrs. Hogan, Miss S. P. Morris, Mrs. Bispham

Board of Counsel: Mr. E. K. Price, Mr. L. R. Ashhurst, Mr. John Welsh, Mr. L. A. Godey, Mr. J. S. Price.

Physicians :

Dr. John H. Packard,

Comegys Paul,

Caspar Morris,

Dr. Bell,

Samuel Ashhurst.

Southern Home for Destitute Children, formerly known as Union School and Children's Home.

TWELFTH AND FITZWATER STREETS.

Incorporated March, 1851.

The objects of this Institution, the corporate name of which is "Southern Home for Destitute Children," is to" afford a home, food, clothing, and schooling for destitute orphan children, and for such poor children as may be neglected or deserted by their parents." Such are received under twelve years of age, and are retained in the "Home" until suitable permanent homes are provided for them, when they are indentured until they arrive at the age of eighteen years. The work of this Institution has been enlarged during the year 1874. The Home for Little Wanderers having been disbanded, the children placed out by that Institution, with the property, have been transferred to the Trustees of the "Southern Home for Destitute Children." This Institution was the first of its kind in Philadelphia, and has celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary. It is not sectarian, and is supported almost entirely by voluntary contributions. Twenty-five dollars paid at one time constitutes a life member. The Committee on Admission and Discharge meets at the "Home" every Friday morning at eleven o'clock.

Boarding Home for Little Children.

1112 FITZWATER STREET.

This is connected with the above, and is under the care of the same Board of Managers. Children are received as boarders at extremely low rates, to enable their parents to go out to daily labor, and thus have their children cared for during their absence.

The Northern Home for Friendless Children, and Associated Institute for Soldiers and Sailors' Orphans.

BROWN ST. FROM 22D TO 23D ST.

Incorporated by act of Assembly January 26, 1854. It is not sectarian. Supported mainly by private contributions. Auxiliary appropriations are made by the

city and State.

Its object is to educate and provide for friendless and destitute children of the commonwealth, from three to twelve years of age.

They are received, upon commitment by Judges of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; by Judges of the District Courts and Courts of Common Pleas of Philadelphia and Alleghany Counties; and by the President Judges of any of the other county courts in the State. These commitments are based upon affidavits of the facts, taken and reduced to writing in presence of the child or children to be so committed. For Philadelphia cases, application should be made to MacGregor J. Mitcheson, Esq., solicitor and counsel, 528 Walnut Street.

They may also be released by a parent, guardian, or next friend, appearing-with the child or children— before the appropriate committees at the "Home" on Tuesday from 10 to 1 P. M.

None but healthy children can be accepted. No fees are charged, and no pay received for the admission and care of children.