My parents both died and I am an orphan. Do you know any orphans? There are famous writers and world leaders, entertainers that are orphans also!
I'm sorry to hear that, I don't know any orphans personally. 
Yeah, it's okay. The UN says that someone is an orphan if they were abandoned or their parents died.
That seems like a fair definition, did you live in an orphanage?
Yes I did live in a residential institution that was responsible for the care of orphans. It was a long time ago now.
I see, is there a difference between a residential institution and an orphanage?
Nope, I was just defining what an orphanage was! Also sometimes the grandparents can be legally responsible for taking care of the children. If there are other willing family members they can also look after the child.
That would be fortunate to have your grandparents take care of you if possible. How long have orphanages been around?
I have no idea how long they've been around. i would imagine as long as there have been orphans? The term is also used to describe institutions abroad, where the term has a different meaning.\
Interesting, are there any organizations responsible for orphanages?