Oct02
Sierra: A pond at Boys Ranch led an alumna to a degree in mechanical engineering
It all started with the koi pond. Tim Nation, who led the community garden program, wanted to improve the greenhouse at Boys Ranch to include a fish pond. “I thought that was a cool idea,” Sierra …
Jun01
Kierstyn: Overcoming challenges with creativity
Kierstyn’s hair is a dark brown bob – this week. Since arriving at Boys Ranch, the 17-year-old feels safe expressing herself with different hairstyles and makeup applications. “I have probably been through a dozen styles in …
Mar01
Payton: Finally, a Place Where He Belongs
Like a West Texas cowboy who’s dressed up for a dance, Payton is wearing a wide brim cowboy hat that shadows his finest western shirt and jeans. He’s a quiet-spoken young man, outwardly simple, yet complex …
Mar01
Jonathan: Second Chance to Thrive
Your heart breaks when a boy talks about how insecure and lonely he felt before coming to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch. “I thought no one really liked me. I wasn’t a kid that someone would hang …
Sep12
Marlie: Focused on what matters most
Pretty blue eyes, framed by strands of long blonde hair, sparkle and dance as Marlie, 9, is working on a jigsaw puzzle on a table at Veigel Home. This little ball of sweet energy keeps at it until she finds a piece that slips in place and fits. Her face does a little happy dance! As with the puzzle, Marlie’s also figuring out what does and doesn’t fit in her life.
Aug18
Caseworker makes masks to help keep residents safe
Caseworkers play a vital role in the lives of the children they serve at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch. Making sure their children are successful, happy and safe is always a priority. Caseworker Vanessa Detten has made …
