2006-11-27 12:27:33 · 4 answers · asked by Tinydancer 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
now they are called group homes.
2006-11-27 12:30:06 · answer #1 · answered by Hannah's Grandpa 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I know of at least one which is in Palos Verdes that is still actually called an Orphanage. Group homes are a bit different, but is what has become the norm rather than the traditional Orphanage.
2006-11-27 12:36:19 · answer #2 · answered by Muse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes there are orphanages today in-need of volunteers. Naturally, a background check is required of anyone working with children. I am touched by someone whiting to help out, even if it is in $ however small. YES, THE LOS ANGELES ORPHANAGE IS IN ROSEMEAD, CALIF. THE NAME: Maryvale. I had the prevailenge to finally find a real home.
2016-05-23 15:53:12 · answer #3 · answered by Beverly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most if not all Calif counties have homes for orphans, wards of the court or abandoned children check with child welfare division of social services department in your county
2006-11-27 14:37:56 · answer #4 · answered by chiefof nothing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋