VPRS 17971 Client Case History Files

These files document the individual histories of children received into the care of the Ashendene Boys' Home (VA 5100).A file was created for each child or youth resident at Ashendene Boys' Home. Most of the clients were State Wards. The Ward Number is included on the barcode label affixed to the front cover by the Department of Health and Human Services (VA 5037) Archival Services Unit. Many of the files have Baltara file covers. Other file covers are plain manila folders as Ashendene did not have its own printed file covers.Files may include the following: name, date of birth, Ward number, date admitted to care, date admitted to Ashendene, reasons for admission, previous placements, family details, personal history details, movement history, Wardship review reports, Wardship extensions, health information including medical treatments, parents' consent for activities, Police statements, work experience and school reports.