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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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Forever a family
In a small office tucked away inside Cal Farley’s organizational headquarters, Debra Holeman, a longtime employee, sits across her desk from a man enjoying his retirement years. Each sips on a Styrofoam cup of coffee, the ...
Jacolby: Charting a new path
The bell clattered and a rush of students filled the hallway, each making their way to their next class. The crowd pushed and shoved, the shrill voices of bubbly girls occasionally heard over the unintelligible conversations. ...
Wyatt: Playing to win
Just 16 years old, Wyatt remains practical and easygoing, even when his teammates on the Boys Ranch basketball team get frustrated by a game that didn’t go their way. “We’re going to win some, we’re going ...
Calesse: Free to be herself
She was being watched. Like predators waiting for an opportunity to pounce, Calesse’s bullies prowled her every moment. Even when they weren’t physically nearby, they continued to torment Calesse’s thoughts. Like a defenseless rabbit, ready to ...
Krista: A child again
Krista stroked the horse’s head lovingly as she talked about her lessons with the friendly creature. She’d just started beginner’s horsemanship at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch. She’s mastered a few basic skills, but she’s still working ...
Kenny: No longer alone
His heart rate up, Kenneth’s feet pummel the track beneath him. Thump. Thump. Thump. Rounding the curve, he picked up speed. Thump. Thump. Thump. He eyed the hurdles ahead. Thump. Thump. Thump. Springing into the air, ...