After World War II ended, many Jews had no place to call home. They typically reported to military personnel who attended to their immediate needs. Allied forces took care of their needs by improvising shelter, nutrition, and basic health care.

A number of displaced persons camps became permanent homes for these individuals. Conditions were varied and sometimes harsh. Rations were still restricted, curfews were mandated, and as refugees found new homes, many camps were shut down.

Displaced persons often moved from camp to camp looking for family. Sometimes they moved looking for more food and better accommodations.

After a time, certain countries began to offer displaced persons an opportunity to find new homes around the world. Some of the countries were Belgium, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. By 1953, over 250,000 refugees were still in Europe. Most of them were old, infirm, crippled, or otherwise disabled. Many found resolution through suicide.

The last displaced persons camp closed in Fohrenwald in 1957.

Sources:
www.albionmich.com/history/notebook

Fcit.usf.edu/Holocaust/Resource/gallery