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Using Her Past to Help Others
With the help of OYA, Renée Hernandez went from being an incarcerated youth to a respected staff member and mentor.
5 Ways to Help OYA Youth
You can help youth at the Oregon Youth Authority -- chip in for college, volunteer at foot races, foster a youth, and more!
Ministry Group Brings Music and BMX Riders to MacLaren
The purpose of the event was to spread a message of hope to the youth.
Nine Hope Partnership Youth Earn $17,900 in Scholarships
The students plan to use the money to help with college studies and training for the trades.
Juneteenth Event Provides Cultural Lessons for MacLaren Youth
Youth performed and heard music, and presented about African-American history.
Two Youth Earn National Poetry Awards
Students from Oak Creek YCF and Rogue Valley YCF were honored in the Words Unlocked Poetry Contest.
OYA Facilities Honor Class of 2018
About 100 youth in OYA facilities earned college degrees, high school diplomas, or GEDs.
OYA Youth in the Community Celebrate Graduations
Statewide, 128 youth on OYA parole or probation earned high school diplomas or GEDs.
Oregon Tribes Bring Ceremony — and Mentorship — to OYA Youth
The Confederated Tribes of Grande Ronde host annual ceremonies and talking circles at MacLaren.
Governor Tours MacLaren YCF
During her first visit to an OYA facility, Gov. Kate Brown said she was proud of the agency's work.
OYA Youth Celebrate Pride 2018
A range of community organizations supporting LGBTQQI youth visited MacLaren.