Children and Youth Services
Promotes the well being of children and their families. Reports involving abused, neglected, exploited, or truant/incorrigible children are investigated and in-home services are provided to families who meet Children and Youth legal criteria. Helps intervene in family disputes and crises; however, Children and Youth do not have the authority to determine, mediate, or change Court-ordered custody or visitation agreements. Government intervention is justified when the family cannot, or will not, provide for the child's safety and/or basic needs. Placement of a child by Children and Youth can only occur if ordered by the Juvenile Court.
Physical Address
425 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA 17202
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Voice
Voice
Application process
For questions regarding Children and Youth Service, or if you have questions and/or concerns regarding your specific case, please call 717-263-1900. If you wish to report child abuse or neglect, please call the Pennsylvania Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-932-0313.
Fee
None
Eligibility
Children from birth to 18 years of age who has been abused, neglected, exploited, is incorrigible and/or truant and their families. Services are provided to families who request and voluntarily accept services or who have been ordered to participate in services by the Franklin County Courts.
Service area
Franklin, PA
Agency info
Franklin County Government
Franklin County is governed by a board of three county commissioners elected every four years by the citizens who live here. The Board of Commissioners oversees the entire operation of the county and represents the best interests of the citizens. County commissioners also oversee the the core functions of the county government such as fiscal operations, human resources, taxes, voting, emergency services, planning, and information technology. Other officials are also elected to perform certain functions: the Controller, the Treasurer, and the Recorder of Deeds. Under the direction of these officers, the county maintains important legal records such as real estate deeds, licenses and permits, and financial records.