Ben Richey Boys Ranch

Overview

Ben Richey Boys Ranch operates residential homes for boys and a Family Program that houses single mothers and their children. The ranch emphasizes schooling, vocational activities, and structured daily living in a campus setting.

Facilities and activities

The Abilene campus sits on an approximately 80-acre ranch and includes houses for boys, a relief cottage, gym, pool, livestock pens, an agriculture barn/shop, an open-air pavilion, administrative offices, and a counseling center.
Educational and extracurricular participation includes attendance in public schools and involvement in community, church, 4-H, FFA, band, athletics, and a horse program; vocational training opportunities are offered through 4-H and FFA activities.

Family and counseling services

The Family Program provides single mothers and their children with a home-like living environment plus case management, money-management training and guidance, education and employment resources, referrals to community services, family unification during crisis resolution, and recreational opportunities.
The Ranch Counseling and Training Center provides therapy and training, lists several treatment interventions (including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, Play Therapy, couples and family therapy), and serves children (from age three) through adults.

Admissions and placement

Placement for the boys' residential program is by referral and includes application, interview, and a pre-placement weekend visit; required documentation includes medical and immunization records and other paperwork. The site lists basic admissions criteria for boys under consideration (examples include minimum and maximum ages, ability to function in public school, residency requirements, and minimum cognitive and physical functioning).

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