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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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Mar21
Staff spotlight: Michelle Maikoetter
A look at the men and women making a difference in children’s lives. Michelle MaikoetterTitle: Chief Program Officer Other positions held here: Assistant Administrator for Girls and Pre-Adolescents, Senior Vice-President of Residential Programs How long employed ...
Nov29
Staff spotlight: Mike Wilhelm
A look at the men and women making a difference in children’s lives. Mike Wilhelm Title: Senior Chaplain Age: 55 How long employed at Cal Farley’s: 13 years Qualifications & experience: I had been doing youth ...
Sep11
Cowboy icon and Cal Farley’s supporter, Roy Rogers offers tall boots to fill
Cowboys have a distinct image in American culture. They stand tall, are men of their word and walk with an unmistakable confidence. And, like the old adage about the clothes making the man, no small part ...
Sep11
The 11-year-history of an unusual idea
It all began with an idea. Way back in 2007, the boys living in Rafter R Home wanted to go canoeing. Unfortunately for them, not only was it the middle of February, but a particularly cold ...
May02
Equine-assisted programming
Cal Farley’s equine programs are perhaps the most recognizable of the many tools our caring professionals use to help young people overcome their painful or dysfunctional pasts. But, what purpose do our equine programs serve? Why ...
Mar13
What is experiential learning?
Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch strives in everything we do to provide nurturing and healing to the hurting children we serve. The time they spend in a campus environment that emphasizes faith in God, participating in their ...
