Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Max Baer has announced the selection of seven counties to participate in a program designed to support abused and neglected children.

The Family Engagement Initiative was created by a collaborative effort between Pennsylvania State Roundtable—a court organizational program implemented in 2007 meant to help children in family matters—along with state and national court and child welfare leaders.

Adams, Blair, Clinton, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Northampton and Union counties were chosen for the initiative out of a statewide selection process. The counties were selected by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.