Category: Community
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month at OYA
This May, the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) recognizes Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the cultures, histories, and contributions of these communities. AANHPI communities represent a vast and vibrant part of our global and local community. This umbrella includes people with roots in more than 50 countries ...
Celebrating Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month – a time to celebrate historical and current contributions from women. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the progress women have made while also recognizing the work that remains. At the Oregon Youth Authority, Women’s History Month is a time to focus intentionally on the unique strengths, experiences, and needs of the young women we ...
OYA Celebrates AANHPI Month
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. The theme for 2025 is “A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience,” honoring the hard work of AANHPI leaders who established a foundation for future generations to thrive and adapt to change and adversity. This month is a time to advocate for, celebrate with, and ...
“You’re part of their family”: How OYA Foster Homes Change Lives
May is National Foster Care Month, and at the Oregon Youth Authority, foster care is far more than a place to stay. Throughout Oregon, foster families create safe, loving, supportive homes where youth continue their reformation work and move closer to independent living or family reunification. These youth are on probation or parole, possibly reentering ...
Harm Reduction in Action: Narcan Distribution Supports Youths’ Reentry
Note: April 29 is National Fentanyl Awareness Day. If you or a loved one needs support, Save Lives Oregon has available resources in your community. As youth reenter the community after time in Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) facilities, there are numerous factors that may interfere with them being successful. Roughly two years ago, OYA joined ...