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UPCOMING PARENT DAYS

Parent Days schedule will be conducted under the following format: Wednesday night, Thursday, Friday, Saturday all-day.

January 28-31 

April 22-25 

July 29-Aug 1

 November 5-7

 

**If Parent Days are in person, we will conduct the event under the following format:  Wednesday night, Thursday, Friday, Saturday all-day

**If Parent Days are virtual, we will conduct the event under the following format:  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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Dear Parent/Guardian,

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It is the time of year that the administration of flu vaccine is recommended. If your child has never received a flu shot, you may want to consider their current living situation. They are in close, closed quarters with a lot of peers. When an illness starts in one of our homes, it tends to spread like wildfire throughout the community, including our staff. We strongly encourage you to consider having your child receive the vaccine.

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We realize that many of you have insurance that covers a flu vaccine, but it is impossible to get 60+ kids off campus to receive them. If you prefer to take your child somewhere when you are in town visiting and they are approved by the therapist to leave campus, you are welcome to do that. The alternative we use is to order the vaccine and have the nurses administer the shot. To cover the cost of the vaccine and syringes there is a $15.00 charge that would just be added to your account.

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Enclosed please find the Vaccine Information Statement and a Consent to Administer the vaccine. Please make sure the form is filled out completely. Even if you choose NOT to have your child vaccinated, we need the form returned indicating that you declined the “flu shot” for your child. If you know your child will be discharging soon, please wait until you get them home to get the shot.

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Please return the completed form ASAP. You can scan it to nursing@youthcare.com or fax to 801-523-8025.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to care for your child.

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The Youth Care Medical Team

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What is Influenza (Flu)?

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Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.

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Flu Symptoms

Flu can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Flu symptoms usually come on suddenly. People who have flu often feel some or all of these signs and symptoms:

• fever* or feeling feverish/chills

• cough

• sore throat

• runny or stuffy nose

• muscle or body aches

• headaches

• fatigue (tiredness)

• Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.

*It’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever.

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How Flu Spreads

Most experts believe that flu viruses spread mainly by tiny droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze, or talk. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby. Less often, a person might get flu by touching a surface or object that has flu virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose or possibly their eyes.

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Period of Contagiousness

You may be able to spread flu to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as when you are sick with symptoms.

• People with flu are most contagious during the first 3 days of their illness.

• Some otherwise healthy adults may be able to infect others beginning one day before symptoms develop and up to five to seven days after becoming sick.

• Some people, including young children and people with weakened immune systems, may be contagious for longer periods of time

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Onset of Symptoms

The time from when a person is exposed and infected with influenza virus to when symptoms begin is about two days, but can range from about one to four days.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)

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July 9, 2025,​

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Dear Parents & Guardians:

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On July 1, 2025 the State of Utah Department of Health and Human Services announced its Ombuds Program as a resource for youth in treatment. Please see the attached brochure.

 

Should your student have a concern or complaint that they wish to discuss with someone outside of Youth Care, they will be able to call the Ombudsperson.  Since students do not currently have free access to phones, they will be able to ask their Therapist or Residential Supervisor for assistance to place the call. We are asking students to be patient until someone is available to assist them with making the call. The students can also use their regular phone call time to place the call themselves.

 

The State’s program is not meant to replace Youth Care’s in-house Student Advocate program outlined in your Student & Parent Handbook. We want students to continue to use the in-house Student Advocate program as needed; the Ombuds Program will be an additional resource for students.

 

Please contact your therapist is you have any questions.

You can find a copy of the brochure on the Parent Resource page.

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The new Student and Parent Handbook is here! You can find it on the Parent Resource page.

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