Category: Youth Profiles
Celebrating the 2021 Graduates in Facilities
Across all of OYA's facilities, there were 75 graduates in the Class of 2021.
Youth in the Community Celebrate Graduation
Sixty-four OYA youth earned their high school diplomas or GEDs in the community this spring.
Investing in My Education Was Part of My Change
Andy, a student living at MacLaren, writes about how education changed his life.
Getting on the College Track
A community mentoring program is supporting OYA students in their pursuit of higher education.
‘I Feel Like I’m Winning at Something’
A job at Intel has given a 16-year-old OYA youth more than just an income — it’s given her motivation to change.
Peer Mentors Transform Treatment at Oak Creek
A new video created by a youth gives an inside view of substance use treatment at the facility.
Program Helps OYA Youth Build Career Success
Youth Progress’s Career Center got a boost this fall with a move to a new location.
Youth Wins National Talent Competition
Ethan B. was honored nationally for a solo performance in honor of his child.
Essay Winners Describe Those Who Inspired Them
Three youth in Oregon Youth Authority facilities recently won a writing contest.
Facilities Honor Class of 2020
Across OYA facilities, 105 youth were part of this year's graduating class.