The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services has fully restored the operating license for Blair County Children, Youth & Families, citing significant progress in operational compliance and a reduction in systemic issues that prompted seven provisional licenses over four years. State officials and local leaders attributed this turnaround to a 2024 settlement agreement, a complete staff turnover, and improved recruitment efforts. The agency, now under the leadership of Administrator Shannon Tucker, has improved staffing levels, and is praised for its commitment to correcting past child welfare shortcomings.
Saturday 18th April 2026
