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At Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, children and their families have found the help they need to recover from past hurts. Learn more about the young people and their families who we’ve helped.
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Following His Dreams
Stuart’s Dreams Take Flight Once, a boy who lived near an airfield woke up every morning at 6 a.m. so he could watch out his bedroom window while Osprey aircraft flew overhead and shook the house. ...
Making Changes to Live a Better Life
Braniya is cool and confident. She’s an athlete and a scholar with many friends at Boys Ranch. In 2022, within about three weeks, she was named to the All-District Academic Team in basketball for District 3-AA, ...
Trevor: Growing for Change
Trevor Concentrates on Making the World Better Trevor stares intently at a computer monitor, then taps his keyboard and adjusts the Python code on the black screen. His fast hands can barely keep up with his ...
Always Involved
Aidan has tried everything, and it has been his secret to success. Going to the rodeo? You’ll see Aidan there. Going to the Christmas cantata? You’ll see Aidan there. Aidan has learned to embrace change during ...
Welcome to Summer Recreation
Recreation helps children’s bodies to stay active and their minds to stay healthy. A long summer is almost here. This year, some Boys Ranch residents will attend summer school, and some will focus on their Experiential ...
Teaching Life Skills Through FFA
FFA teaches responsibility, finance and life skills. The animal is just the beginning. For years, students at Boys Ranch have learned responsibility, finance and life skills through FFA involvement. This 2021-22 school year was no different. ...