Specialties

We are working to provide the opportunity for these boys to deal with their emotional, social, mental and spiritual challenges in a safe and healthy environment. The boys are placed with us from County Probation Departments throughout the State, via a court order by the Juvenile Judge. They have committed offenses such as Assault and Battery, Grand Theft Auto, Breaking and Entering, Truancy from School, and Drug and Alcohol abuse, to name a few. We also work with their families when that is appropriate and they are available. Given our support, we are hopeful that the boys will ultimately return to their homes or to a foster home as an asset rather than a liability.

History

Established in 1987.

Valley Teen Ranch was incorporated in 1983. We purchased our 80 acre ranch in 1985 and opened our first of three residential group homes in 1987. We are a replica of a successful program in Michigan called Teen Ranch, founded by Ray Clendenan in 1964. Teen Ranch and Valley Teen Ranch were birthed out of the Youth Guidance Division of Youth For Christ.