A Home

For Boys In Need

Since 1974

The Ranch is a 24-hour foster-care facility for boys between the ages of 10 & 18.

Our Mission

The mission of the Maryland Sheriffs' Youth Ranch (MSYR) is to provide disadvantaged and "at risk" youth with guidance and support in a healthy, safe and supportive residential setting, accompanied by caring staff and counselors, to assist them in becoming productive members of society.

Company Profile

We are licensed by the State of Maryland Department of Human Resources/Social Services Administration. Residents are referred by their local Department of Social Services. They come from families who have been troubled by drug or alcohol abuse, mental illness, poverty, incarceration, abandonment, abuse, neglect, or family crisis.

The idea of a youth ranch came from the Maryland Sheriffs' Association over 25 years ago. Concerned law enforcement officers envisioned a program designed to help at-risk youth. Their goal was to prevent delinquency caused by an unstable home life.

Contact Information

We would love to hear from you. If you have any questions regarding the Maryland Sheriffs' Youth Ranch, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for taking the time to visit our site.

Mark Grover, LGSW, CRCCPA

Executive Director

Telephone: (301) 874-4701 ext. 107

FAX: (301) 874-4702

Postal address: P.O. Box 42 Buckeytown, MD 21717-0042

Physical Address: 7902 Fingerboard Road Frederick, MD 21704

Electronic mail: MGrover@msyr.org

The Maryland Sheriffs' Youth Ranch is a proud participant in the Combined Federal Campaign. Our CFC number is 74179. For more information on how to contribute to the Ranch through the CFC please click HERE.

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WARNING

We have recently received several calls informing us that people in the community are receiving phone calls asking for donations for The Maryland Sheriffs' Youth Ranch. Please note that The Maryland Sheriffs' Youth Ranch DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY PHONE SOLICITATION PROGRAMS.