Answer: waifs

AnswerCrossword Clue
WAIFS

Homeless children

WAIFS

Stray animals

WAIFS

Strays

WAIFS
Urchins
WAIFS
Pitiable children
WAIFSRail-thin fashion models
WAIFSForsaken children
WAIFSVery thin models
WAIFSRagamuffins
WAIFSTypical Horatio Alger heroes
WAIFSLost sheep.
WAIFSCastaways.
WAIFSHomeless children.
WAIFSStrays' companions.
WAIFSOliver Twist et al.
WAIFSHomeless ones
WAIFSStreet urchins
WAIFSSlight people
WAIFSLittle lost lambs
WAIFSStreet strays
WAIFSLittle strays