Links and resources

 

There are several good websites available which have more information about some of the cottage homes. If you want to recommend others, please do!

Comprehensive source of information and support for care leavers including help in accessing information and support for people who were abused in care.
Lots of information about children's homes in Birmingham (including the cottage homes at Shenley, Erdington and Marston Green), written by the author of www.childrenscottagehomes.org.uk
An association for former residents.
A comprehensive directory of workhouses. It also contains useful information about cottage homes.
Includes information about the forthcoming book on Erdington Cottage Homes