Children's Homes and Institutions in Delaware, USA
(With foundation date, operator, number of Male/Female places, age for admission, and type of children received, where known.)
- St Joseph's Industrial School for Colored Boys, Clayton
(1895; Sisters of St Francis; Orphan and homeless boys; 80M) - St James' Protectory, Delaware City
(1879; Sisters of St Francis; Orphan and homeless boys; 70M) - St Peter's Female Orphan Asylum, 600 West Street, Wilmington
(1829; Sisters of Charity; Orphan girls; 39F) - Delaware Orphans' Home and Industrial School, P.O. Box 181, Wilmington
(1898; Private corporation; Orphan and neglected children; 29M/21F) - Home for Friendless and Destitute Children, Wilmington
(1864; Private organization; Friendless and destitute children, and boarders; 70M+F)
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