Our community-based services department has initiated partnerships with a variety of organizations and agencies that offer programs and services Cal Farley’s does not.

One example is our ongoing work with the Potter and Randall County (Texas) Intervention and Drug Education (PRIDE) program. This partnership allows us to refer families whose children are receiving services from the Cal Farley organization, but who may not be candidates for our campuses because of substance abuse problems. Through PRIDE, we can ensure that children are able to overcome substance abuse, avoid residential treatment centers, and shun possible criminal activities. In addition, a drug counselor provides group therapy to Boys Ranch residents.

One of our most recent partnerships in Amarillo has been with the Downtown Women’s Center (DWC), which provides transitional housing, job training, and support for homeless women and children. This collaboration has allowed DWC to use a former storage building of Cal Farley’s to expand its thrift store operation. Cal Farley’s alumni enjoy opportunities for employment and are able to access merchandise at the DWC at no cost.