Family Resource Guide

Hello EVA Family!

This guide is full of resources we hope will be useful and beneficial to your family! If you don't find what you are looking for, or have a resource you would like to see added to this page, please reach out to either one of us for further assistance.

Karina Smyth

School Social Worker

541-294-1068

ksmyth@evergreenvirtual.org

View Selected Upcoming Community Events and Resources (updated March 2025)

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS/ CONOZCA SUS DERECHOS

All people living in the United States, including undocumented immigrants, have certain U.S. Constitutional rights. Click here to learn more from the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

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Todas las personas viviendo dentro de los Estados Unidos, incluyendo a inmigrantes indocumentados, tienen ciertos derechos según la Constitución de los EE.UU. Haga clic aquí para obtener más información de La Asociación Americana de Abogados de Inmigración (AILA).

-"Know Your Rights - Conozca Sus Derechos" - Presentation/presentación de Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) Immigration Legal Services - English/Español

Other Know Your Rights Resources/Otros recursos

Click on the links below to find resources by county.

Jackson/Josephine County

Have questions about the Oregon Health Plan (OHP)?

Check out the OHP Quick Start Guide with simple instructions on how to use your OHP as quickly as possible, to help you stay as healthy as possible.

How to use your OHP
How to keep your OHP (renewals)
What changes to report
What your benefits include
How to get help

Did you know?

As of July 1, 2023, people of any age who meet income and other criteria, quality for full OHP benefits and other services and supports, no matter their immigration status. Learn more by visiting Community Partner Outreach Program.

OHP Website

BUS PASSES

Many local public transportation agencies offer discounts to youth and students for ticket fares.

If you have any questions about the Lane County and TriMet programs (right) or specific questions about your local agency, please contact EVA School Social Worker, Karina Smyth at ksmyth@evergreenvirtual.org.

LANE COUNTY Students!

You are eligible for a FREE Transit Pass through LTD.

Lane County Bus Pass Instructions

The goal of the Student Transit Pass is to help families by reducing transportation costs and the demands on parents to transport their children activities. An additional goal is to create life-long transit users, which reduces the impact of single-occupant vehicles on the environment.

Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington COUNTY Students!

You are eligible for a DISCOUNTED Youth Fare through TriMet.

For ages 7–17 and students in high school or pursuing a GED. Children 6 and under ride free with a paying passenger.

$1.40 - 2½ Hours

Automatically Ride Free after spending:

$2.80 in a day (Day Pass)

$28 (Month Pass)

Proof of eligibility required when boarding for ages 15–17 and high school/GED. To request a free student ID card, complete this form.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

211 Helpline Center- provides information and referrals to health, human, and social service organizations

Oregon Youth Line (Mental Health/Suicide Prevention)- 877-968-8491 or text teen2teen to 839863

Oregon Child Protective Services (Hotline)- 855-503-SAFE (7233)

Oregon Department of Education (MEALS/NUTRITION)

Oregon Food Bank Search

Clackamas County

Lane County

Portland- City of Portland

Oregon Department of Education (ODE)

Interactive map of shelter locations across Oregon

The shelter map includes houseless shelters, domestic violence shelters, warming centers, safe sleep/park sites, youth shelters, and day shelters.

Shelters are indicated on the map by orange dots; click on an orange dot to bring up information about a specific shelter including contact information and location. The map will be updated periodically by ODE. To open the map, click either "Open in Map Viewer" to the right of the summary, or click directly on the map preview on the left side of the website.

Learn more about low and no cost options for finding reading materials throughout the state, and let your student's love of reading grow!

“Brain science clearly shows that kids start to develop literacy skills from birth,” said DELC Director Alyssa Chatterjee. “That’s why here in Oregon, we’re making major investments to help kids develop the joy of reading.” (Source)

Are you…an Oregonian in need of eyeglasses?

If your total monthly income is at or below the 200% poverty level and you do not have vision coverage, you may qualify to be sponsored by your local Lions Club for an eye exam and eyeglasses. Please fill out our Get Help Form to get in touch with your local Lions Club.

Remember, due to the high demand and resources available in your local area, this process may take a few months — local Lions Clubs are run by volunteers and do their best to keep up with requests from their local communities.

Do you have a current eyeglass prescription and the ability to pay an affordable fee for eyeglasses? Please visit us at our Eye Promise Optical Shop to schedule your appointment today and get some new eyeglasses! All proceeds from Eye Promise Optical go directly to OLSHF’s sight & hearing programs!

Ride 2 Own - E-bike program