Monsignor CarrolAbbing established the first Boys Town. 200 boys ranging in ages from 10 to 18 orphaned by the war or from poor families were given a second chance at life. Today. through the monsignors efforts. there are nine Boys Towns throughout Italy and one Girls Town. The monsignors towns are populated by orphans. abandoned children. and children from homes with drug or alcohol problems. Some of the children are refugees from foreign countries. Every Boys Town and Girls Town is selfgoverning. A mayor is elected. and town meetings are held at which no adult has a vote or veto.
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