Hillcrest Children's Center (Washington, D.C.)
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Hillcrest Children's Center (Washington, D.C.)
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Founded in 1815 as the Washington Female Orphan Asylum to care for girls left homeless by the British invasion of Washington, D.C., during the War of 1812. Official name changed to Washington City Orphan Asylum in 1828. Unofficially renamed Hillcrest Children's Village (1927-1953) and Hillcrest Children's Center (1953- ). Provided for the care and protection of homeless youths until 1953 and afterward for the treatment of emotionally disturbed children.
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https://viaf.org/viaf/144418966
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Children
Child welfare
Mentally ill children
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Washington (D.C.)
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