Steps in the Evolution of Baby Welfare Work in Chicago, Development From 1905 to 1914: Together With Items of Interest Concerning Infant Welfare Work in Germany, France and England (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A practical history of Chicago’s infant care revolution and its global context
This book chronicles how Chicago moved from ad hoc help to formal infant welfare programs between 1905 and 1914. It highlights the rise of tent stations, nurse-led care, and community partnerships that brought visible improvements to babies and families in the city’s crowded neighborhoods.
Two sections compare Chicago’s efforts with infant welfare work in Germany, France, and England, showing how different cities organized guardianship, maternity support, and hospital and home-based care. The narrative emphasizes concrete outcomes, public support, and the shift toward systematic, long-term protection for mothers and babies.- Learn how a simple tent station could win trust, provide medical care, and link families to hospital services.
- See how data like baby registers and mortality trends shaped funding, policy, and public opinion.
- Understand how collaboration among settlement workers, nurses, physicians, and civic groups expanded access to care.
- Explore how other cities and countries adopted similar strategies and the lessons Chicago drew from them.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the development of welfare work for infants in Chicago from approximately 1905 to 1914. The book offers insights into the evolution of infant welfare measures, highlighting the contributions of the author and other stakeholders in establishing initiatives such as tent-house baby stations, milk stations, and educational campaigns. It sheds light on the understanding of infant mortality and its causes, emphasizing the importance of breastfeeding, proper nutrition, and access to healthcare. Through a historical lens, the book examines the role of social workers, nurses, and community leaders in shaping early childhood care policies and practices, providing valuable insights into the historical context of infant welfare work. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333299613_0
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