Nov27
Ben: A new life under construction
“ Life is like this. Each day, you put one ornament on your tree in how you live. And, finally, you get to the end and you put the star on. That’s when you’re done, that’s ...
Oct04
The Long-Term Plan of Adrian Jackson
A Happy Providence A job only intended to last one year has lasted 24 years and counting for Adrian Jackson and his wife, Telita, who began their journey at Boys Ranch in 1997. “We actually got ...
Feb15
Our Programs
Our Programs Helping Children for over 80 years At Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, children and their families have found the help they need to recover from past hurts. Everything we do is intentionally designed to help ...
Sep30
Nicole: A teacher pouring herself into her profession
An eighth-grade English language arts teacher in Petal, Miss., Nicole has set a simple goal for herself. “I plan to be the best teacher I can be!” she said. Well, maybe there are one or two ...
Jun08
Chase: Discovering his strengths
Chase grins as he holds open the big glass door to the Simpson Dining Hall at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch. A stream of hungry people strolls through. Some are his classmates, others are staff and teachers, ...
Apr20
Childcare is always evolving
In the last 80 years, thousands of people have found hope and healing at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch. To better understand the journey Boys Ranch is on today, you must first understand the path on which ...
Mar16
A safe place for honest questions
As a Christ-centered organization, the children we serve at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch are given daily opportunities to grow spiritually. Some come here delighted to continue and strengthen their faith. Others may just be meeting God ...
Houseparents
Houseparents The Houseparent Role Houseparents at Cal Farley’s significantly impact the lives of children, making their role the backbone of our programs at Boys Ranch. Because our houseparents work so closely with children, they are important ...
May09
Jaay: Embracing Positivity
Everyone notices when Jaay comes into a room. He’s loud and enthusiastic, with an infectious grin. Jaay approaches every event in his life with emotion, whether he is playing football or learning a new skill. When ...
May05
Sarah: Learning Patience and Compassion
Out beyond the stands at the rodeo arena, a teenager rides a horse in a circle as she prepares for the goat tying event at the rodeo. Inside the arena, more than 1,000 people are cheering ...
