Organisation The Gordon Homes for Boys and Girls (1969 - 2000)
- From
- 1969
- To
- 2000
- Functions
- Care Provider and Family Group Home
- Categories
Summary
The Gordon Homes for Boys and Girls were situated in Highett. Previously, only boys had been accommodated. The family group home model enabled the accommodation of boys and girls, and the keeping together of siblings. In late 2000, the organisation changed its name to GordonCare for Children.
Record Holdings
GordonCare for Children
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- Collection Title
- Records held by GordonCare for Children
- Date Range
- c. 1951 -
Details
By the early 1970s, the Homes operated eight family group homes, in six suburbs. This development was funded by the subdivision of the site on Nepean Highway, although the administration building and one special Cottage were retained on the original site.
During the 1970s the children placed at Gordon Homes were older and stayed for shorter periods. This was due to the general introduction of foster care for wards and the increased provision of counselling and support services to encourage the return of children to their families.
Related Entries
Timeline
1886 - 1951 Gordon Institute
1951 - 1969 Gordon Homes for Boys
1969 - 2000 The Gordon Homes for Boys and Girls
2000 - GordonCare for Children
Published Resources
Online Resources
- 'Our Story: history', in GordonCare for Children Website, GordonCare for Children, 2009, http://www.gordoncare.org/. Details
Sources used to compile this entry: 'Our Story: history', in GordonCare for Children Website, GordonCare for Children, 2009, http://www.gordoncare.org/.
Prepared by: Cate Elkner
Created: 20 August 2009, Last modified: 22 December 2009