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Adrian: A future far different from his past

Hardship can be a springboard to a bright future “I always got there early, and I couldn’t wait to leave,” Adrian, 18, said with a chuckle. He’s talking about his first year at Boys Ranch, when ...

Live the Brand: Help your child process grief

Loss comes in many forms, and each person deals with the resulting grief in a different way. Here are some ways you can help a child in your life cope with a personal loss: COMMUNICATE: Whether ...

Worms play key role at community garden

The Community Garden at Boys Ranch is a place of solitude where young people find therapeutic interaction with animals, plants and nature. Children visit the area often, to love on a goat, hold a chicken, or ...

Retirement reception honors Cliff and Dona Goss

Wednesday, Jun. 26, was bittersweet for many at Boys Ranch as they gathered during a send-off reception for long-time house parents Cliff and Dona Goss. Since 2009, this couple has served as house parents, most of ...

Jordan: A friend’s referral helps him find a place of peace

There’s an old train of thought about preachers’ children, which implies they are the most devious of all. We’ve all probably heard it. For Jordan, 15, being a pastor’s son has not been easy. There still ...

Hand-made cane creates bond for resident, employee

Boys Ranch is a place of therapeutic healing and transformation for young people. It is also a supportive community where kindness is highly valued. Imagine then, how special Boys Ranch employee George Richards felt when Jonny, ...

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