Admission
HOPE Youth Ranch, Inc. is a 9 to 12 month, fourteen bed residential program for girls 11 to 16 years of age who are dealing with a number of life controlling issues. Our program is a highly structured, faith-based, therapeutic program along with remedial education through our in-campus private school HOPE Ranch Learning Academy.
The children reside in a home-like environment and are supervised by live-in, professional Behavior Coaches. Our 9+ acre facility has more than ample areas for physical activities, a pool for a bit of relaxation, and 8 horses for therapeutic activities and riding fun.
We employ ten full time professional staff members, each with the appropriate education and experience suited for their roles. Two professional staff (husband and wife) members live with the girls.
Student life is comprised of four areas of concentration: Character building, Spiritual growth, Academic achievement, and Counseling.
Character building is integral to life long success after graduating our program. By building and demonstrating specific character traits, the child learns to do what is right, even when not supervised by others.
Spiritual growth fills the void in their lives and the long term force to direct their path even in difficult times. This growth is developed through church, chapel services, group studies and individual studies in a fun manner. The children learn how to read and apply Biblical principles in their daily living.
Our in campus private school, HOPE Ranch Learning Academy provides remedial education inline with Sunshine State Standard from the State of Florida. A qualified full time Teacher and Teacher Aide work with the girls to accomplish astonishing results during their time here. All credits earned are transferable to the school the child goes to after graduation.
Our counseling methods are unique and highly effective. Our in-house PhD level Licensed Mental Health Counselor has over 20 years of experience with adolescent counseling. Counseling sessions are weekly individual and group session. While some counseling sessions occur in the counselor's office, most take place in the various pastures around our property where horses are employed in the counseling process. Certified by the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) this highly effective counseling method focuses on behavior and cause and effect relationships, helping the child better and quickly understand how their actions impact others.
If you would like to be considered for admission, please complete both of the documents linked at the top of this page and either email them back to info@hopeyouthranch.org or fax them to 727-233-0628. Give us one business day to review the information and then call us at 727-232-0119 for the next step. We look forward to serving the needs of your child. We consider it a privilege to be given that responsibility and do not take it lightly.
Pastor Jose Suarez. Executive Director
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