The Foster Care System has been around for quite a while. It has changed immensely but has always maintained the same goals and motives from many years ago. Charles Loring Brace, started the first free foster home movement in 1853. He saw a need, and acted. At that time, many children were without homes, shelter, or food. They were sleeping on the streets each night. Brace was concerned about what was happening and devised a plan to provide safe homes. He advertised the need for families willing to support these children with free homes and free food. During the early 1900's, social agencies began to supervise foster parents. Records were being kept, children's individual needs were considered when placements was made, and the federal