Overview
- Updated On:
- January 25, 2023
Description
In 1883, Rebecca McWade, our founder, opened her home for what would become the first racially integrated orphanage in Northern California and began Lincoln’s legacy of responding to the needs of children and families.
Today, we impact more than 27,500 children and families annually, and our track record is proven: kids attend school, learn to read and stay with their families where they do best. With Lincoln, they beat the odds, realizing their potential, and building successful academic, work and life skills.
Note: If you are looking for information about California orphanages from 1900-1930, you can find a partial listing here. In some cases, clicking on the name of a institution on the page will take you to a listing of children connected to the orphanage.
For more information, please visit Lincoln.
