Ключевые слова. Дома милосердия, семейные детские дома, социальная адапта-
ция, забота, психологическая помощь, задача.
The article reveals the features of care for children left without parental care from the state
and noted that no conditions will not replace parental education. The author shows the history
of the organization of mercy homes in developed countries and notes the difference between
family orphanages and homes of mercy.
Key words. Homes of mercy, family children’s homes social protection, care, psychologi-
cal assistance, task.