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Janus Youth Programs awards scholarships to OYA youth
Fifteen current and former OYA youth received scholarships for higher education or vocational training supplies.
OYA’s Coronavirus Response
Check here regularly for updates on OYA's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Updated: Nov. 22, 2021)
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.
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.
Staying Safe in Extreme Heat
Here are some tips for how to make sure you and those around you don’t get sick during hot temperatures.
MacLaren Artists Use Their Talents to Brighten Community Space
The youth painted a mural for AWARE Food Bank in Woodburn as part of an ongoing partnership.
OIIR Leads Juneteenth Celebrations in Facilities
Three OYA facilities learned about the impacts of Juneteenth through programs led by the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations.
Celebrating the 2021 Graduates in Facilities
Across all of OYA's facilities, there were 75 graduates in the Class of 2021.