Pennsylvania Statutes Title 16 Pa.C.S.A. Counties § 15768. Powers and duties of county commissioners relating to children

(1) keep children in their own homes;

(2) prevent neglect, abuse and exploitation;

(3) help overcome problems that result in dependency, neglect or delinquency;

(4) provide in foster family homes and child-caring institutions adequate substitute care for any child in need of substitute care; and

(5) upon the request of the court, provide services and care for children and youth who have been adjudicated dependent, neglected or delinquent.