A children's home is residential space reserved for persons below the legal age of adulthood, with provision for adult supervision. This includes orphanages as well as homes for children in any kind of need or trouble.

If a children's home is operated by a religious institution, then a religious affiliation can be assigned to it.

Residents are below the applicable legal age of adulthood and receive adult supervision. Being orphaned is one possible reason for residence; other forms of need or trouble are also included.