The Guild of Service (1941-1978) (Registered Adoption Society)
Organization
Biography
Originated in 1911 as the Eastern Branch of the National Vigilance Association with the aim of protecting women and girls on the street. In 1941 the association became known as the Guild of Service supporting single mothers and arranging fostering. In 1954 the Guild was registered as an adoption agency and also assisted adopted adults to find out about their origins. In 1978 the name of the agency was changed to Family Care and is now known as Birthlink.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Children and Families
File — Box JS68
Identifier: Coll-1966/6/5/2
Scope and Contents
Reference material relating to child welfare and family life.Published material: Social Work Services Group of the Scottish Office, Children's Hearings: Questions and Answers; Houston, Donald (ed.), Social Work in the Children's Hearing System: Papers delivered at a short course for reporters to Children's Panels (1975); Rowe, A J B., Department of Social Administration, University of Edinburgh, Initial Selection for Children's Panels in Scotland; McWhinnie, Alexina, Adoption...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1940-1978