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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.



More Resources

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

OYA Youth and Family Advocate

K.O. Berger is OYA's Youth and Family Advocate with Governor Kotek's office. If you have a question, issue, or concern about OYA operations or policy, please reach out to K.O. at ko.berger@oregon.gov or text or call 503‑­881­‑4144.

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:
Ardell Bailey, Transition and Family Services Manager