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Youth build guitars from scratch
Students at MacLaren combine their love for music with their newly-learned skills in computer-aided design and woodworking.
OYA’s Coronavirus Response
Check here regularly for updates on OYA's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Updated: Jan. 26, 2022)
2021 OYA Director’s Award winners announced
Ali Rolle, Brent Rutkowski, and Griselda Solano-Salinas are this year's winners.
December holiday observances
Recognizing and honoring many of the cultural and religious holidays that occur this month
Sharing perspectives on Veterans’ Day
OYA staff who are veterans talk about what the holiday means to them.
Transgender Awareness and Remembrance
OYA recognizes and honors two important events in November to bring awareness to transgender people.
Governor considering early release for some DOC youth
Applies to juveniles convicted as adults before Jan. 1, 2020 (Se aplicaría a los jóvenes sentenciados como adultos antes del 1 de enero de 2020)
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Oregon will officially honor this day for the first time on Oct. 11.
‘More than just cutting someone’s hair’
Three youth from Camp Florence have become the go-to barbers in their coastal town.
Camp Florence Celebrates Graduates
Ten students earned their high school diplomas or GEDs as part of the Class of 2021.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 through October 15 is a celebratory time for learning about Hispanic cultures.
Meet Keeve: Student, Leader, Advocate
The MacLaren youth currently serves on two prestigious committees to help improve the lives of others in the system.