‘I Feel Like We’re All Welcomed Here’
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations help youth connect with their cultures — and each other.
Nursery Outing Shows Youth Positive Pastime
The youth also learned how to correlate caring for plants with their own growth and health.
Once in Recovery, Now Role Models
OYA’s mentor training program helps youth turn past addictions into an opportunity to help others.
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.
Tiny House, Big Skills
Youth at OYA's Tillamook facilities build a house from the ground up, learning job skills in the process.
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.
New Program Creates Runners at Oak Creek
The facility recently hosted its first 10K race — and more running events are in the works.
Oregon Tribes Bring Ceremony — and Mentorship — to OYA Youth
The Confederated Tribes of Grande Ronde host annual ceremonies and talking circles at MacLaren.
OYA Dedicates New Bridge High School
The new building offers expanded educational and vocational opportunities at Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility.