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Russell Sage Foundation formed.

Date: 1906

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It is one of the first foundations to focus on those living in poverty and the elderly, with a commitment to improve hospital and prison conditions. The foundation also takes a leading role in the development of social work as a new profession in the early 20th century. It will be responsible for early reforms in health care, city planning, consumer credit, labor law, the training of nurses, and social security programs.