BRITISH CHILDREN.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 251, 20 September 1940, Page 6

BRITISH CHILDREN.

CARE IN DOMINION,

REGULATIONS GAZETTED

Per Press As’sociation

WELLINGTON, Sept. 19. Detailed provision for the welfare of children arriving in New Zealand, from Britain as a result of the war is contained in regulations gazetted to-night under the title of the British Children Emergency Regulations, 1940. These regulations which, it is understood, are in line with measures adopted in other Dominions, provide that all children brought to New Zealand under the arrangement entered into with the British Government shall be deemed to be under the care of the Superintendent of the Child Welfare Branch of the Education Department. It is felt they should come under the care of a competent authority and, as the functions of this branch cover the whole field of child care, placement, and general upbringing; it is regarded as the proper one for the task. ■The regulations set out clearly the position relating to foster x>arents in New Zealand,, namely, that for the duration of the war, and for any further period during which the children remain in their custody, they will maintain them at their own expense, provide proper schooling, facilities for religious training, and generally care for the children as if they. were their own. The regulations indicate that there is no necessity for special formal agreements between the superintendent and foster parents. It is intended that any visits made to foster homes by authorised persons shall be in the nature of friendly contacts, with the sole object of helping, the child and foster parent. Steps will be taken to keep. the parents in Britain informed regarding the progress and general welfare of their children.