Orphan Train May 2026

: Many children were legally adopted, treated as beloved family members, and given education and opportunities they never would have had.

The history of the Orphan Train has been revitalized in popular culture, most notably by Christina Baker Kline in her 2013 novel . Orphan Train

: While the Children's Aid Society was the largest, other groups like the New York Foundling Hospital and the New York Juvenile Asylum also participated. The Journey and "Selection" : Many children were legally adopted, treated as