“A challenge to do better for our youth”: OYA’s new IMPACT system strengthens accountability
In November and December, a few divisions began ...
MacLaren Youth Talk About the Weather
Students collect daily data for the National Weather Service — and discover a love for science in the process.
OYA Director’s Award Goes to Three Remarkable Employees
OYA employees Rod Martin, Patrick Lindell, and Tonya Hoover were recognized for their dedication to the agency's mission, vision, and core values.
In-Between Space Helps Youth Stay Out of Isolation
Staff at the STEPS program teach youth skills so that they can do better next time.
The Pathway
A teacher at OYA's Tillamook facilities draws parallels between garden pathways and the metaphorical roads traveled by youth she mentors.
Using Her Past to Help Others
With the help of OYA, Renée Hernandez went from being an incarcerated youth to a respected staff member and mentor.