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Cottage Homes or family cottages were a model of institutional 'care' which began in the United Kingdom in the late nineteenth century. Along with 'boarding out', cottage Home accommodation was seen as an alternative to large scale dormitory-style accommodation (although cottage Homes could house up to 40 children).
Prepared by: Lee Butterworth
Created: 1 November 2011, Last modified: 26 February 2015
Last updated: 29 April 2024
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