A Message From Our President Welcome to the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc.! It is a pleasure to share the rich and exciting story of the Youth Ranches work - a labor of love to help the boys, girls and families of Florida. Founded by the Florida Sheriffs Association as a nonprofit, residential child-care agency in 1957, the Youth Ranches statewide network of care has served thousands of Florida's needy and deserving children. Dedicated to the prevention of juvenile delinquency and the development of lawful, productive citizens, the Youth Ranches includes four residential child-care campuses and two camps helping to restore hope, fulfill dreams, and prepare boys and girls for the future. Additionally, community-based services provide intensive family counseling, family life education, foster care and other services to as many of Florida's troubled and at-risk children as possible. Today, and throughout our history, we have depended on the generosity of private donations as our primary funding source. Many generous individuals have shared of their resources to help these deserving boys and girls begin anew. Born of a vision by two Florida Sheriffs, nurtured by years of hard work, generous gifts, and a commitment to excellence, the Youth Ranches continues to expand its services and programs. Presently, we have begun developing a new strategic plan to help serve our mission and guide us into the future. We remain committed and devoted to the prevention of juvenile delinquency. We invite you to explore our interactive web site and learn about our wide array of fully-accredited and licensed programs and services. You may also help share in this wonderful mission through charitable giving, by shopping at or donating to our statewide Sheriffs Ranches Enterprises Thrift Stores or by contacting one of our residential sites to find out how you can help. Thank you for your interest in the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches and our precious youth. Sincerely,
Roger Bouchard
President, Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches |
