In the almshouses and poorhouses that provided services to the poor in the 19th century

a. Unsanitary conditions and spread of diseases were common
b. Families were kept intact in these houses to promote justice and love
c. The poor were welcomed with compassion and helped to return to their own homes to be self- sufficient
d. Social work principles were utilized assiduously


a. Unsanitary conditions and spread of diseases were common

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