A Home

For Boys In Need

Since 1974

 

                        

 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 Is the Ranch a detention center? 

No, the Ranch is a group home for children in need. Residents are referred by their local Department of Social Services or Department of Juvenile 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 Ranch is here to help kids avoid becoming involved in the legal system.

Why is it called the Sheriffs' Ranch?

The idea of a youth ranch came from the Maryland Sheriffs' Association over 25 years ago. The Ranch was designed as a place that would allow at risk kids the opportunity to maximize their potential.

What types of services are offered at the Ranch?  

We are a 28-bed residential group home for boys age 10 to 18. We offer:

• Transitional Living Program

• Job Placement Assistance

• Mentoring Programs

• Individual Tutoring

• SAT Preparation Courses

• Money Management Program

• College Scholarships

• GED Assistance

• Accredited On-Site Plato Educational Program

• Individual Therapy

• Group Therapy

• Sexual Offenders Therapy

• Abuse Survivors Therapy

• Anger Management Courses

• Independent Living Courses

• Spiritual Development Programs

Can I enroll my child at the Ranch?

A child must be involved with the Department of Social Services (DSS) or Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) in order to be applicable for services from the Ranch. If you believe that your child could benefit from the services offered at the Ranch, please contact your local DSS (in Montgomery County DSS is known as the Department of Health and Human Services) or DJS office.

Where are you located?

The Ranch sits on 204 acres of rolling farmland in Frederick County, Maryland. Conveniently located on Route 80, two miles west of U.S. 270, the city of Frederick is within minutes, providing our youth with full access to shopping, sporting, cultural, and recreational activities.

How can I help?

As a nonprofit organization, we often utilize assistance from people looking to help. People can help by donating time, money, supplies, or ideas. We operate a mentoring program here at the Ranch that allows concerned people from the community to actively work with our kids.

To inquire about this program, please contact Mark Grover, LGSW, CRCCPA at (301) 874-4701 x107 or by Email. You can also contact Mr. Grover with any ideas that you might have to improve the Ranch or its services.

If you would like to make a donation of any kind, please see our Donations page.