The Fascinating History and Legal Protections of Foundling Children

A foundling is a child who has been abandoned by its parents and left in the care of someone else, usually a charitable organization or government agency. Foundlings are often placed in foster homes or orphanages until they can be adopted by a permanent family.

The term "foundling" comes from the idea that the child was "found" or discovered, rather than being born to a known family. In the past, foundlings were often given the name "John" or "Jane Doe" because their parents were unknown. Today, many countries have laws and social services in place to support the care and adoption of foundling children.

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