Cal Farley's Boys Ranch residents and alumni share their experiences
In 1955, Mike King moved with his family to Amarillo, Texas, from the small town of San Jon, N.M. Though he was still in primary school, Dr. King was aware of the special work of Cal Farley’s. He saw Cal Farley’s youth when they would make trips into town, and he recalls his school holding…
“I’m going to feel like I actually did something with my life.” That’s how Ocean, 18, described her anticipation of high school graduation this year. Given where her life’s journey has taken her so far, it’s safe to say she has, indeed, done something very remarkable with her life. And, of course, Ocean said she…
About 12 years ago, a five-year-old boy left his war-torn country. His mother knew he’d have the chance for a better life in America. Now 17, Prince doesn’t remember much from that time. But, he knows his loving mother had his best interests at heart. “(My mom) didn’t want me to be in that situation,”…
For Anna, 17, Cal Farley’s has been an important second chance. It’s also the most recent of two important second chances in her life. “I was adopted when I was seven,” Anna recalled, sharing the first time she got a much-needed fresh start. By that time, the young Vermont native already had experienced her share of…
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