Boys Ranch Admissions

Boys Ranch Admission Criteria

Boys Ranch Admissions Criteria: Boys considered for admission include the following:

• Boys who are at least 6 years old, and no more than 14 years old
• Boys who are able to function in a public school
• The boy’s family or visitation source must live in Texas
• Boys who have a full scale IQ of at least 80
• Boys who are physically able to participate in Ranch activities
• Boys who are able to get along with others in a group setting
• Boys who are capable of respecting other people and property

Boys Ranch Admissions Criteria: Boys who WILL NOT be considered for admission include the following:

• Boys who are on probation for any violent offenses
• Boys who are involved with drugs and/or alcohol
• Boys who consistently run away
• Boys who have used a weapon in threatening others
• Boys who have major depression or mental illnesses requiring treatment
• Boys who have made suicidal attempts or serious threats
• Boys who have a history of fire setting
• Boys who are cruel to animals
• Boys who are acting out sexually

BRBR Boys Application for Placement

 

Ben Richey Boys Ranch will not exclude any boy based on race, religion or socioeconomic status. If you have read the above admission criteria and wish to submit a child for consideration please download an application above.  If you have further questions or need assistance with Boys Ranch Admissions, please contact our Social worker using the information below.

Mashelle Ancell
Vice President, Social Work
mancell@benrichey.org

 

 

Ben Richey Boys Ranch is a nonprofit, Christian-based organization licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services as a 24-hour general residential operation, authorized to admit boys from 6 to 14 years of age. Ben Richey Boys Ranch and Family Program is a member of the Texas Coalition of Homes for Children and the Association of Christian Childcare Administrators.