Robin's Big Brother

Set in the 1850s, the narrative explores the plight of over 5,000 orphaned and abandoned children in New York City and New Jersey. To address this crisis, a program known as the orphan trains was established, transporting these children across the United States for adoption. Agents would coordinate with local organizations to find prospective families. Upon arrival in towns, children were displayed at city halls or churches for families to select, sometimes even being matched with homes prior to departure.