Foundling Home

Sparklings, the moment they emerge from the Well and form frames, are weak, small, and defenseless. As soon as one is located, they are whisked away to the safety of a city-sponsored home where they are reared alongside other found sparklings (shortened to Foundling) until a prospective Guardian or Guardians comes to adopt them. Not all sparklings are adopted out right away and can, while waiting, end up being transferred to an adult frame while still in the home. Adolescent/young adult 'bots who haven't been adopted out are often trained in a skill they are good at in an apprenticeship with a local business so they can find employment once they leave.