In re Yvette R.

The three petitions herein present, in a very sympathetic framework, the question of jurisdiction of the Family Court over the 'Commissioner of Social Services as a respondent in a child neglect proceeding brought pursuant to article 3 of the Family Court Act.

The petitioner in each case is a mother. In substance, they allege that their children are neglected children due to the failure and refusal of the Commissioner of Social Services to *21furnish them with adequate “shelter” (R. petition — three children).,.“ suitable school clothing” (S. petition — four children), and “adequate food,…