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Alexis
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What do you have to do to have your own orphange?
Like do I have to take class
Be at a age or what ever what do I have to do
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Hetal Patel
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You don’t need a specific class, but you do need to be an adult and register it legally as a non-profit or trust. You’ll also need government approval, funding, and a safe place that meets child care standards. For now, you can volunteer at local shelters to learn how they work it’s the best first step before starting your own.
Thank you so much!
Alexis
Laxmi Ramchandra Patil
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Step 1: Understand What an Orphanage Is Today
Many countries now use the term “children’s home,” “foster home,” or “child care institution” instead of “orphanage.”
These facilities are meant to care for children who have lost their parents or cannot safely live at home, and they are usually regulated by the government or social welfare departments.
Step 2: Education and Training You don’t need a specific degree to own one, but certain studies help you be more qualified and trusted: Social Work or Child Development – helps you understand how to support children emotionally and socially. Psychology or Education – important if you want to help children grow and heal. Business or Nonprofit Management – helps you run the organization legally and sustainably. So yes, taking classes in social work, psychology, and nonprofit management (in college or through certifications) will be a big plus.
Step 3: Legal Age and Registration You must be an adult (18 or older) to register or operate any organization. You’ll need to register your orphanage as a nonprofit organization (NGO) or charitable trust with your country’s social welfare department. There are usually legal requirements for: A registered building that meets safety and health codes Licensed staff and caregivers Regular government inspections Proper funding and accounting transparency
Step 4: Funding and Support Running an orphanage costs money — for food, housing, education, healthcare, and staff. You can raise funds by: Starting a nonprofit and applying for grants and donations Partnering with community organizations, religious groups, or international NGOs Holding fundraisers or awareness campaigns
Step 5: Build Experience Early Even while you’re young, you can begin preparing now: Volunteer at existing orphanages or child welfare homes Shadow or talk to social workers to learn how they help children Join or start school/community service projects that support underprivileged kids Learn leadership and organizational skills through clubs or youth programs This experience will teach you the real challenges and responsibilities of caring for children in need.
Many countries now use the term “children’s home,” “foster home,” or “child care institution” instead of “orphanage.”
These facilities are meant to care for children who have lost their parents or cannot safely live at home, and they are usually regulated by the government or social welfare departments.
Laxmi recommends the following next steps:
Thank you, laxmi for the advice and the information , I think it will be more like a foster home most likely I want all the kids to fill like it's their home and live a normal life. Thank you again for taking the time to respond.
Alexis
Michelle M.
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Hello, Alexis !
There are no more orphanages in the U.S. anymore as, today, Child Protective Services in partnership with Departments of Social Service and the Foster Care System take care of children that need this service. Orphanages went out of use by the late 1960's and today, you wouldn't have too many orphans, it would be mostly children taken away from the parent(s).
A very good path for you to take if you want to work with this population is to plan to take a Social Work path in college. It takes 6 years to become a Social Worker - four years for your Bachelors Degree in Social Work and then a Masters Degree, which is two more years. The academic route is quite simple and many colleges offer Social Work programs that students can major in.
Once you obtain your Masters Degree, Certification and Licensure, you can work as a clinical social worker providing therapy to children. You can also work as a social worker with children in the school system, or child protective services. You could also be a child life specialist or special education social worker. Other ways that you can work with children as a social worker would be in the foster care system, juvenile justice social work, community-based programs such as after-school initiatives, summer camps, or youth development centers, where they design and lead activities promoting leadership and social skills. Non-profit organizations and government agencies also employ social workers to advocate for children’s rights, develop policy, and implement community programs.
So you can still work with children, but orphanages no longer exist. I can share a story - when I was about four years old, my mother took my sister and me to an orphanage because my sister and her third grade class were performing a puppet show at this orphanage. This was The Mother Cabrini Orphanage in West Park, New York. Before and after the puppet show, my mother encouraged me to play with the children who were all over the place, so I started playing with the kids, running around and having fun. Well, this was some sort of mansion, I thought. There were lots of staff, lots of children, well dressed and groomed. Whenever I think of this, I can't phantom how this can be done in today's economy. Just maintaining that building alone would cost too much.
That being said, know that you can very well work with children in your future career, but there would be other ways and not through starting an orphanage. Explore the various careers, even explore teaching in elementary school. You'll find a career that suits you well as time goes on and you become more informed.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best !
There are no more orphanages in the U.S. anymore as, today, Child Protective Services in partnership with Departments of Social Service and the Foster Care System take care of children that need this service. Orphanages went out of use by the late 1960's and today, you wouldn't have too many orphans, it would be mostly children taken away from the parent(s).
A very good path for you to take if you want to work with this population is to plan to take a Social Work path in college. It takes 6 years to become a Social Worker - four years for your Bachelors Degree in Social Work and then a Masters Degree, which is two more years. The academic route is quite simple and many colleges offer Social Work programs that students can major in.
Once you obtain your Masters Degree, Certification and Licensure, you can work as a clinical social worker providing therapy to children. You can also work as a social worker with children in the school system, or child protective services. You could also be a child life specialist or special education social worker. Other ways that you can work with children as a social worker would be in the foster care system, juvenile justice social work, community-based programs such as after-school initiatives, summer camps, or youth development centers, where they design and lead activities promoting leadership and social skills. Non-profit organizations and government agencies also employ social workers to advocate for children’s rights, develop policy, and implement community programs.
So you can still work with children, but orphanages no longer exist. I can share a story - when I was about four years old, my mother took my sister and me to an orphanage because my sister and her third grade class were performing a puppet show at this orphanage. This was The Mother Cabrini Orphanage in West Park, New York. Before and after the puppet show, my mother encouraged me to play with the children who were all over the place, so I started playing with the kids, running around and having fun. Well, this was some sort of mansion, I thought. There were lots of staff, lots of children, well dressed and groomed. Whenever I think of this, I can't phantom how this can be done in today's economy. Just maintaining that building alone would cost too much.
That being said, know that you can very well work with children in your future career, but there would be other ways and not through starting an orphanage. Explore the various careers, even explore teaching in elementary school. You'll find a career that suits you well as time goes on and you become more informed.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best !
Thank you, Michelle for the advice and the information I didn't know that orphanages didn't exist. My research was very vague and I never found out. Thank you again for taking the time to respond.
Alexis
You are very welcome, Alexis !
Michelle M.