many of whom have never known consistency or stability, always keeping in view our goal, which is that, if at all possible, the child shall eventually return home.We have aimed at a combination of routine with latitude, and of kindness and understanding with the gradual development of a really con- structivq attitude towards the child. (3)Play therapy has been widely utilized both as individual and as group treatment, and for the older children talks and discussions.(4) We have invited the parents to attend regularly for interviews, and in