You’ve likely noticed that on our website, we refer to the caretakers we work with as resource parents, not foster parents. That’s because, in 2017, the state of California shifted the designation it uses to refer to those who foster a child in their home. At the same time, the state updated its training and certification processes to better prepare…
DetailsHighlights This last month, there’s been so much to highlight and be thankful for! But by far, I’m most proud of how our awesome KYJO team came together, took ownership, and despite many obstacles, completed our CARF national accreditation survey. Everyone, including our board, mental health personnel, direct care personnel, admins, main office personnel, foster parents, foster youth, and contracted partners, did their part to ensure we showed the CARF surveyors what we’re capable of. But as we pulled together,…
DetailsValley Teen Ranch was incorporated in 1983. We purchased our 80 acre ranch in 1985 and opened our first of three residential group homes in 1987. We are a replica of a successful program in Michigan called Teen Ranch, founded by Ray Clendenan in 1964. Teen Ranch and Valley Teen Ranch were birthed out of…
DetailsBIG B.A.N.G. 2018 WEEKEND RE-CAP On July 14, we partnered with many local businesses to host the sixth annual Big B.A.N.G. Weekend. This event was designed to support underserved youth in the Central Valley. Over 350 youth spent the day training with NFL and College players alike. The event brought together former Fresno State football…
Details“People have been known to achieve more as a result of working with others than against them.” – Dr Allan Fromme “We don’t work for each other; we work with each other.” – Stanley C. Gault “Everybody on a championship team doesn’t get publicity, but everyone can say they are a champion.” – Magic Johnson…
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