Youth In Care (YIC) Education Services supports individuals under the age of 21 who are either in the custody of, or receiving services from, the State of Utah Department of Health and Human Services, an equivalent Native American tribe, or are placed in a juvenile detention facility.
In partnership with schools, we provide educational oversight, administrative coordination, and support services for eligible students. Canyons School District is dedicated to ensuring equitable access to high-quality educational opportunities that promote academic, social, and emotional growth—preparing Youth in Care for long-term success.
Students are eligible for Youth in Care (YIC) mentoring/educational services if the student is in the custody of the State of Utah (Division of Child and Family Services, Division of Juvenile Justice Services). It is our goal to provide a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment where youth will experience academic success, while discovering and developing their social, emotional, and intellectual potential. Check & Connect mentoring services are available to all YIC students.
While making enrollment decisions about your student, please consider our Youth Academy Program. The Youth Academy serves a specific population of students who are in need of additional resources to fully access academic and school settings. Our program provides transitional support for students needing intervention or recovery in a therapeutic setting to increase social and emotional skills. Transportation is provided.
If you have a K-12 student who will be enrolling in Canyons School District, please complete the appropriate forms and email them to joann.larsen@canyonsdistrict.org.
If you have any questions, please contact Jo Ann Larsen at 801-826-5506.
The following documentation is required for student placement.
- Required Youth In Care Student Information Form signed by caseworker
- Copy of Birth Certification
- Copy of Immunization Record
- Fee Waiver Form
- Free/Reduced Lunch Application
- Transcripts
- Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Evaluation Results Summary (ERS) if applicable
- Psychological Report
Please note that all students must be properly withdrawn from their previous school. We ask that you notify the student’s mentor and/or YIC Office when there is a change in caseworker, case manager or foster/proctor parent and address.
We look forward to working with you!
