All posts by OYA Communications

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Youth in the Community Celebrate Graduation

Sixty-four OYA youth earned their high school diplomas or GEDs in the community this spring.

Wish Lists for OYA Youth

Each OYA facility has an Amazon wish list of items requested by our youth.

Investing in My Education Was Part of My Change

Andy, a student living at MacLaren, writes about how education changed his life.

Drum Circles Connect Youth With Native Culture

The goal is to give youth a sense of community to help them transition out of OYA facilities successfully.

Rockin’ at Trask River High School

A teacher at OYA's Tillamook facilities shares a simple yet rewarding hobby with students.

Learning Work Skills, Gaining Certifications

Youth Pathways Partnership led a forklift certification class for ten youth at Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility.

a man kneels next to a teenager doing pushups in a field outside

Boot Camp for a Day

Youth at Rogue Valley recently signed up for a voluntary boot camp led by veterans on the facility staff.

firefighters walking outside with controlled fire burning nearby

Riverbend Gears Up for Fire Season

Youth at the transitional facility trained this week for their wildland firefighting certification.

OIIR Celebrates Black History

Jeopardy-style games, a Sankofa event, and a mobile history museum were part of this year's celebrations.

stickers that say "I've had my COVID vaccination"

InformaciĂłn Sobre la Vacuna para el COVID-19, para jĂłvenes y familias

InformaciĂłn sobre la vacuna para jĂłvenes y familias latinos, negras, y Nativo Americanos. (actualizado el 29 de abril de 21)