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OYA Brings Wildland Firefighter Training to Female Youth
Twenty-three more youth from Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility are now certified in wildland firefighting.
Three Meals a Day – For 500 Youth
OYA’s nutrition services team works at all hours to make sure youth in facilities stay well-fed and healthy.
OYA Cares for All Aspects of Youth in Custody — Including Their Teeth
Youth must be physically healthy before they can engage in treatment to change their behaviors. A new dentist at MacLaren is here to help.
The Reading Connection
Youth at OYA facilities across the state focused on reading this winter and discovered new ways to connect with school.
Camp Riverbend Youth Pursue Culinary Skills
Youth are working with a staff cook to learn how to create dishes from around the world.
Weld with Pride: OYA Youth Enroll in Unique Welding Course
Young Women’s Transition Program youth enter the only non-destructive materials testing program in Oregon.
Learning the Rights and Responsibilities of Renting
Youth at several OYA facilities and residential programs are learning how to find rentals despite barriers — a key part of transitioning out of custody.
OYA Youth Earns Right to Shred His Criminal Record
STAR Court in Marion County provides the opportunity for a clean slate.
Youth Share History, Art at Black History Month Event
MacLaren’s celebration included youth poetry and songs, plus two prominent community speakers.
Tribal Members Share Traditions with MacLaren Youth
The annual event at MacLaren, organized by The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, brings ceremonies and mentoring to youth.
‘We used each other as stepping stones to success’
For a recent class assignment, an OYA youth wrote about how others have inspired him to improve himself.