Charles L. Brace

Charles L. Brace was a 19th-century social reformer known for founding the Children's Aid Society in 1853. His efforts focused on helping poor and orphaned children by providing education, shelter, and opportunities for a better life. He pioneered the "Orphan Train" movement, transporting urban children to rural areas where they could work and learn trades, aiming to reduce urban poverty and improve child welfare. Brace’s work was influential in shaping child welfare practices and advocating for institutional support and reform to protect vulnerable children.