CHILD WELFARE IN SWEDEN

Duration: 11min

Year Published: 1941

Creator: STIB

Format: 16mm

Sound: Sound

Description: This gives an interesting insight into the management by the progressive Swedish government of its children. It tells of the medical care and financial aid available before and after the birth of a child. The lot of the working mother is greatly lightened by careful government supervision of both the mother and children. The Swedish schools have cooperative nursery schools with parks and swimming pools are provided. The closing sequences tell the story of dental care available to the youngsters.

Complete Record: Dewey number: 914.85 Audience level: sh-c-adult Format/cost: 16-sd-rent 75c Distributors / rental: College Film Center; University of Iowa 50c; FIP 75c; New York University Film Library $1.50; Indiana University $1.25; University of Wisconsin $1.25

Metadata Source:Educational Film Guide 1946