I'm trying to discover organisations or institutions that were involved with the placement of babies (adoption) in Shropshire during the 1940's, especially around the area of Telford. These institutions back then were mainly voluntary type associations, often religious based in their mindset, often called "Moral Welfare Societies" or similar. Although voluntary bu design these organisations often had a working relationship with the local diocese along with any mother and baby homes within their catchment area. Occassionaly local councils/county council's had the facility to deal with adoptions but this was quite rare.

If anyone has any knowledge on this matter I'd be very keen to chat, or even just links to websites or databases would be invaluable.

Many thanks and I hope to chat with some of you soon.