established primarily in urban areas to provide social and educational services to immigrants and working-class communities. Idea was to create a “settlement” of middle-class, college-educated community members that would improve the lives of the residents.
The first settlement house was established in Chicago in 1889 by Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr, who were inspired by the work of social reformers in England. The settlement house was called Hull House, and it provided a wide range of services to the community, including educational classes, health care, and job training.
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Settlement houses provided a wide range of services to the communities they served. Some of the services provided by settlement houses included:
* Educational classes and programs, such as English language classes, vocational training, and college preparatory classes.
* Health care services, such as medical clinics and health education programs.
* Social services, such as child care, legal aid, and job placement.
* Cultural and recreational activities, such as libraries, music and art classes, and sports programs.