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: Others were viewed merely as free labor for farms. Instances of neglect, physical abuse, and the permanent separation of siblings were common. Modern Cultural Impact

: In 1853, Charles Loring Brace founded the Children's Aid Society . He believed that taking children out of "vile" urban environments and placing them with hardworking farm families would give them a better chance at becoming moral, productive citizens. Orphan Train

: By 1890, over 150,000 miles of track were used to transport these children. : Others were viewed merely as free labor for farms

: Children were sent in batches by rail to predetermined stops in the Midwest. productive citizens. : By 1890