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'''Ancient Rome to the Middle Ages: '''In ancient Rome, abandoned infants, often exposed to the elements, were sometimes rescued by individuals or institutions. However, systematic care for orphans was not widespread. During the Middle Ages, the Catholic Church played a significant role in caring for orphans. Monasteries and convents established orphanages, providing shelter, food, and basic education. While these institutions offered a lifeline, conditions were often harsh, with orphans subjected to long hours of labor and limited opportunities. | '''Ancient Rome to the Middle Ages: '''In ancient Rome, abandoned infants, often exposed to the elements, were sometimes rescued by individuals or institutions. However, systematic care for orphans was not widespread. During the Middle Ages, the Catholic Church played a significant role in caring for orphans. Monasteries and convents established orphanages, providing shelter, food, and basic education. While these institutions offered a lifeline, conditions were often harsh, with orphans subjected to long hours of labor and limited opportunities. | ||
'''The Renaissance and | '''The Renaissance and After:''' The Renaissance period saw a shift in attitudes towards orphan care, with a growing emphasis on education and human development. However, the problem of orphanhood persisted, particularly during times of war, famine, and disease. Many orphans were forced to live on the streets, begging or resorting to crime. | ||
In the 19th and 20th centuries, the Italian government began to take a more active role in addressing the issue of orphanhood. State-run orphanages were established, and social welfare programs were implemented to provide financial support and services to orphans and their families. However, these institutions were often overcrowded and underfunded, leading to concerns about the quality of care provided. | In the 19th and 20th centuries, the Italian government began to take a more active role in addressing the issue of orphanhood. State-run orphanages were established, and social welfare programs were implemented to provide financial support and services to orphans and their families. However, these institutions were often overcrowded and underfunded, leading to concerns about the quality of care provided. | ||
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===Types of Records=== | ===Types of Records=== | ||
====Information Recorded in the Records==== | ====Information Recorded in the Records==== | ||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Italy]] [[Category:Orphans and Orphanages]] | [[Category:Italy]] [[Category:Orphans and Orphanages]] | ||
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