Category: Youth Profiles

Two young men in a barbershop shave an older man's head

‘More than just cutting someone’s hair’

Three youth from Camp Florence have become the go-to barbers in their coastal town.

Meet Keeve: Student, Leader, Advocate

The MacLaren youth currently serves on two prestigious committees to help improve the lives of others in the system.

group of graduates in caps and gowns standing at front of room

Celebrating the 2021 Graduates in Facilities

Across all of OYA's facilities, there were 75 graduates in the Class of 2021.

Black and white photo showing a young man from behind, wearing a graduation cap and gown

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.