§26-1-1. West Virginia Children's Home

The West Virginia Children's Home, heretofore established, shall be continued, and shall be managed, directed and controlled by the state department of welfare.

§26-1-2. Admission of Children

The state department of welfare shall admit to the home children surrendered or otherwise placed in its custody in any manner authorized by law; and the children shall be kept, maintained and educated therein until they can be placed by legal authority in suitable homes elsewhere.

§26-1-3. Superintendent; Establishment of Rules

The commissioner of welfare shall appoint a superintendent of the children's home. The superintendent shall establish and post rules for operation of the home, subject to approval of the commissioner.