Category: Community
Wildfire Updates and Resources
Learn about the status of OYA facilities and programs related to the wildfires, plus resources where you can find help. (Updated Sept. 17, 2020)
COVID-19: Moving Youth to the Community (Update)
So far, the governor's plans to release incarcerated adults do not include youth in OYA custody.
OYA Celebrates Class of 2020
This spring, 118 of OYA youth on parole or probation graduated with a high school diploma or earned a GED.
UPDATE: Both Youth Who Escaped are Back in Custody
The youth, ages 12 and 16, had escaped from the Children's Farm Home in Corvallis on June 6.
Youth Celebrates Court Graduation Remotely
Ben L. is OYA's third youth to graduate from RAP Court, Lane County's juvenile drug court program.
OYA Budget Cut Exercise
The governor asked all state agencies to submit plans for a potential budget cut. Here are details about OYA's plan.
Fire Season Begins for Riverbend Crew
Youth in Camp Riverbend's wildland firefighter training program responded to a blaze this week.
Coping Through Art
OYA youth share the art they've been creating during the pandemic.
OYA’s Coronavirus Response
Check here regularly for updates on OYA's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Updated: Sept. 18, 2020)
‘This is my proudest case’
Nineteen-year-old Jordan B. was recently terminated from OYA custody after making tremendous strides toward success, including getting a Certified Nursing Assistant license and job, and getting her driver's permit.