Resources for Families

Positive family connections help youth do better in their education and treatment. Camp Riverbend supports positive family involvement.

To learn about how to get involved, ask your youth's camp counselor.

Youth in Close Custody – Top Things to Know

Benefits for Youth in Facilities

Youth Safety Guide

Ways to Report Abuse

Visiting Youth at Riverbend

Jóvenes en Custodia Estricta – Las principales cosas que las familias deben saber

Beneficios para los jóvenes en las instalaciones

Maneras de denunciar el abuso

Guía sobre la seguridad para menores de edad

More Resources

Subscribe to OYA's monthly family newsletter and participate in family support groups.

Healthy Environments in Facilities

Learn more about how OYA tests, monitors, and deals with potential environmental issues in our facilities.

Do You Want to Get Involved?

Join the OYA Family Advisory Council. The council advises OYA on:

how to improve opportunities for families to meaningfully engage with their youth;
how to support families in understanding and navigating the system; and
how to incorporate family voice into OYA policies and practices.

If you are interested, contact:

Griselda Solano Salinas, Director

Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations

Griselda.Solano-Salinas@oya.oregon.gov

971-304-5751