Cal Farley's Boys Ranch residents and alumni share their experiences
Visitors to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch campus often marvel at all the fun activities available for our residents. From horseback riding and kayaking to bicycling and even rock climbing, there’s a near-endless array of options for the young people we serve. But, as fun as these activities may be, each of them serves a significant…
“(Cal Farley’s) helps girls out,” said Shannon, 22. “It helps them find God. It helps them become better women that they might not have had the chance to become in their home lives.” As a Cal Farley’s alumna, Shannon knows firsthand the powerful, lasting impact Cal Farley’s professional services and programs can have on children’s…
In a store full of people, Jaiden felt very alone. And angry. He’d just hung up the cell phone with a loved one, who’d told him he’d be unable to visit Jaiden that day because he was out of town. And, now, here Jaiden was at the grocery store — staring at that same person…
Few things impact a child more than losing a parent. That’s exactly the prospect Sean, now 16, faced when his father was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, more commonly known as ALS or Lou Gehrig ’s Disease. His father’s terminal diagnosis placed an unneeded extra burden on his parents’ relationship. For Sean, no older than…
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