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Into the Light
MacLaren is not a dark place with nothing to offer, a youth at the facility writes — it’s a hub of opportunities for growth.
Honoring Arab American Heritage Month
April is dedicated to celebrating Arab American culture and contributions.
Firefighters in Training
A new class of wildland firefighting students at Camp Riverbend had their first practice burn this week.
Eastern Oregon facility honors graduates
The facility in Burns celebrated six students who earned their high school diplomas.
‘The skills we all need, every day’
Lessons in emotion regulation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution are improving OYA living units — and giving youth skills for success in life.
Celebrating Women’s History Month
March is Women's History Month, a time to celebrate historical and current contributions from women.
OIIR leads Black History Month celebrations
Youth at four OYA facilities learned about and discussed Black history.
Two students become first Rogue Valley college grads
Both earned their associate degrees from Rogue Community College.
Celebrating Black History Month
Black History Month celebrates both the historical and modern-day contributions made by phenomenal African Americans.
2021 OYA Director’s Award winners announced
Ali Rolle, Brent Rutkowski, and Griselda Solano-Salinas are this year's winners.
Youth build guitars from scratch
Students at MacLaren combine their love for music with their newly-learned skills in computer-aided design and woodworking.