OAR 416-260-0015: Youth Welfare Accounts

(1) OYA has established Youth Welfare Accounts for each OYA close-custody facility to provide funds to benefit the close-custody youth in custody population and enhance youth in custody activities and programs. (2) Revenue from youth in custody work programs, donations made to OYA for the benefit of all close-custody facility youth in custody, and fundraisers benefiting close-custody youth in custody programs will be deposited into a Youth Welfare Account. (3) OYA may use monies in Youth Welfare Accounts to fund a variety of programs, services and activities benefiting the close-custody youth in custody population and enhancing youth in custody close-custody facility activities and programs. Specific uses of the funds may include, but are not limited to, operations, support or enhancement of the following programs, services and activities: (a) Recreational activities; (b) Incentive awards; (c) Holiday events, decorations, and gifts; (d) Entertainment equipment and supplies; (e) Repair of equipment purchased from a Youth Welfare Account; and (f) Youth in custody work or vocational program startup costs, equipment, attire, and safety supplies.