Barnardo’s<\/a>, a children’s charity in the UK.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nHistory of Barnardo’s<\/b><\/h3>\n
Thomas John Barnardo was training to become a doctor when he witnessed children living in deplorable conditions. He quit school and opened his first home for boys in 1870. Barnardo decided that no child would ever be turned away for any reason, a principle the organization holds today.<\/span><\/p>\nIn 1873, Barnardo married Syrie Louise Elmslie. She opened a home for girls the same year, using a property that had been given to them as a wedding gift. Syrie was extremely concerned about the well-being of girls and worked tirelessly to provide for them and improve their conditions.<\/span><\/p>\nWhat Services Does Barnardo’s Provide?<\/b><\/h3>\n
Barnardo’s helps children and young adults in five key areas:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Helping families: Barnardo’s believes helping families become stronger is essential to a child’s well-being. They provide many programmes for strengthening families.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Supporting young people: A major flaw in the care system is children not having support when they leave care. Barnardo’s continues to support these children through job training and other services.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Protecting children: Barnardo’s works for and with trafficked children, sexually abused children, and other children facing horrendous home situations.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Involving young people: The work Barnardo’s does is effective because they listen to the children. They created a Finding Your Voice toolkit so children’s voices can be heard in their schools and communities.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Fostering and adoption: Barnardo’s was using foster care before it was even a phrase. They are now the largest non-profit fostering and adoption agency in the UK.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n