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Thank-You from Oak Creek Youth
A youth at Oak Creek wrote a heartfelt letter to staff before paroling back to the community.
Facilities Honor Class of 2020
Across OYA facilities, 105 youth were part of this year's graduating class.
A Family First: College Graduation
Four youth in OYA custody recently became the first in their families to earn college degrees.
OYA Celebrates Class of 2020
This spring, 118 of OYA youth on parole or probation graduated with a high school diploma or earned a GED.
Incarcerated Youth Get One-on-One Help Filing Taxes
Oregon Department of Revenue employees volunteer to assist youth in custody with one of their civic duties.
OYA’s Coronavirus Response
Check here regularly for updates on OYA's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Updated: Oct. 3, 2022)
Events Help Youth Learn About and Re-Examine Culture
Six OYA facilities held events to commemorate Black History Month.
‘What I Call Family’
MacLaren hosts Latino community program for youth that promotes civic engagement and community service.
Foster Care Picnic Builds Positive Connections
The annual event allows youth, foster parents and staff to have fun in a stress-free environment.
Tournament Teaches Teamwork, Sportsmanship
OYA facilities have four all-facility sports tournaments annually.