OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst Industry Analysis The modern foster care system has its roots in New York City, with the "orphan trains" created by the New York Children's Aid Society in 1853. The program provided thousands of poor urban children with homes in rural communities in the American Midwest. As a result of these efforts, social services agencies and state governments first became involved in foster home placements. During the early 1900's, social agencies began to supervise foster parents. Records were kept, children's individual needs were considered when placements were made . . .

OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst Industry Analysis The modern foster care system has its roots in New York City, with the "orphan trains" created by the New York Children's Aid Society in 1853. The program provided thousands of poor urban children with homes in rural communities in the American Midwest. As a result of these efforts, social services agencies and state governments first became involved in foster home placements. During the early 1900's, social agencies began to supervise foster parents. Records were kept, children's individual needs were considered when placements were made . . .