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Youth Celebrate Pride at MacLaren
The event offered support, history lessons, and fun for LGBTQ youth and allies.
Youth Earn New Title: College Graduate
Meet the five youth in OYA facilities who are earning their college degrees with the Class of 2019.
Youth Expand Cultural, Musical Horizons
Global Perspectives, brought to MacLaren by community organizer and musician Adam Carpinelli, also teaches youth empathy and conflict resolution.
Janus Youth Programs Awards Scholarships to Youth
Ten current and former OYA youth earned a total of $20,700 to pay for higher education.
NEWS RELEASE: Youth Escapes OYA Facility in Florence (Updated)
Youth may have jumped into Siuslaw River.
Oregon Legislature Passes Historic Juvenile Justice Sentencing Reform
OYA's director and deputy director discuss what Senate Bill 1008 will mean for Oregon youth.
Veteran JPPO receives lifetime achievement award
Jim Hupp, who has been a juvenile parole and probation officer since 1996, was honored in advance of his retirement next spring.
OYA Youths’ Crucial Role in Prepping Patrol Cars for Civilians
A partnership with Oregon State Police has introduced the police car decommissioning process to youth at MacLaren.
Thank You from a Foster Youth to Foster Parents
A MacLaren youth who was once in foster care designed and created an appreciation gift for OYA's foster parents.
Cutting for a Cause: 19 Youth Donate Hair to Charity
Oak Creek YCF Youth Alissa M. wanted to give back to a charity that helped her when she lost her hair at age 10.
Governor honors OYA employees
Five Oregon Youth Authority employees are being recognized by Gov. Kate Brown during Public Service Recognition Week, which is May 5-11, 2019.