I remeraber an episode in which the Chippettes were in an orphanage that was not unlike Miss Hannigan's from the movie Annie. They ran away from the orphanage and headed to Los Angeles, to try their luck as singers/entertainers.
The next thing I know, they are with this daft old lady who, though she means well, is not exactly what one would consider to be the best candidate for foster care. I mean, sure it works well for certain plotlines, but come on...