An '''orphan''' is a child who has lost or been abandoned by both parents. Throughout the history of the [[United States]], [[church]]es have traditionally reached out to find care for orphans before the [[government]] had the resources to become actively involved. | An '''orphan''' is a child who has lost or been abandoned by both parents. Throughout the history of the [[United States]], [[church]]es have traditionally reached out to find care for orphans before the [[government]] had the resources to become actively involved. |