Youth Health Service, Inc.

01/31/2026

Struggling to keep up with your gas or electric bill?

You’re not alone. Help may be available.

Call 211 to ask about financial assistance for past-due utilities.

Supported by United Way, the 211 network connects people across the U.S. and Canada to trusted, local resources, available 24/7.

01/29/2026

RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS
PRE-K ENROLLMENT

Child must be 4 years old by June 30, 2026

5 Required Forms
Pre-K application for 2026-27 school year, https://aptg.co/p0RbkZ
WV Birth Certificate -Application if needed- https://aptg.co/4dB3b7
Home Language Survey https://aptg.co/6ZjFKm
Basic Health History https://aptg.co/RgnjlF
Dental Exam Form https://aptg.co/MVNsFR

• visit the BOE website at https://boe.rand.k12.wv.us/page/preschool-early-childhood to print a copy
• contact the Family Resource Coordinator (FRC) at 304-636-2363

**You must schedule a time with the FRC office (304-636-2363) to turn in your child's application and health forms for the process to be complete. **
Items you should bring to the meeting with the FRC:
• Basic Health History Form
• Completed Pre-K application
• Certified Birth Certificate from the State
• Well Child Exam- within last 12 months
• Immunization Record
• Dental Exam Verification Form- within 6 months
• Home Language Survey
• Legal/ Custody Information- if applicable

01/27/2026

We are so very blessed to have volunteers like Mr. Jay Saseen work with us to serve the children and families of Randolph and surrounding counties. Thank you, Jay!

ELKINS — Youth Health Service recently presented retired Randolph County Schools teacher Jay Saseen with its annual Heart of Giving Award. Saseen received the award in part for his many hours of volunteering at Youth Health Service. For the past three years Saseen has been teaching American Red Cr...

01/26/2026

Home Ties Child Development Center will open 1hr later tomorrow (Tuesday, January 27th) at 7:45am, and all YHS offices and programs will close at 4:30pm. Stay safe and warm out there!

01/26/2026

Get free help with paperwork for adoption, guardianship & temporary care agreements. For caregivers providing kinship to minor children only.

01/25/2026

Our offices and programs will be closed on Monday, January 26th, including Home Ties Child Development Center and the Randolph County Family Support Center.

01/23/2026

Today, and every day, we are incredibly grateful for our dedicated staff who work tirelessly to support the well-being of children and their families. This month we would like to highlight our employees who have a work anniversary. These employees have a combined total of 23 years at Youth Health Service!

Erica Clark, Katie Daniels, Marshall Grogg, and Carolyn Hartley - your compassion, resilience, and commitment make a lasting difference in the lives of those who need it most. We couldn’t do any of this without you!

01/23/2026

February Pantry Day is all set! 👶

01/23/2026

Be prepared for the winter storm predicted for this weekend!

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has some great resources on how to help your family prepare and how to help children through big feelings they may experience with it. https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/disasters/winter-storm-resources

Sesame Street also has some amazing videos and interactive activities to help your child better cope with things. Stay safe and warm this weekend!
https://sesameworkshop.org/topics/emergencies/

Knowing what to do during a winter storm can help families stay safe.

01/13/2026

This is a great class that will be facilitated by our Fatherhood Coordinator. It’s a great opportunity to learn new skills and empower couples

01/09/2026

January's Family Support Center Newsletter!

Follow the page for information from the FSC.