Summary
Located
in Del Norte County, along the majestic Smith River,
our residential treatment facility accepts boys ages 13 to 18. All
boys at the ranch must be court-committed. The ranch does, however, contract
directly with parents for the placement of their children who are currently
in the juvenile justice system as described in section 602 of the California
Welfare and Instititions Code. Our screening
committee will normally not accept wards with a history of arson, or who have
physical limitations that would prohibit participation in our active program.
We provide a structured environment wherein our wards work on
self-image, rule following, work habits, and values clarification. As
each boy progresses through a three step program, he is able to accept more
responsibilities. Excuses are not heard and accomplishments are
rewarded. An individual's personal issues are stressed and focus is
placed on those behaviors that led to his incarceration. Through this
intense living experience the boys are continually forced to look at their
personal weaknesses and strengths and encouraged to take responsibility for
them. Our boys begin to develop the self-image of being
"contributors" rather than "takers".
About Our School
We
have a school that is fully staffed by the Del Norte County Unified School
District. In addition to regular academic classes, our school offers
certification in the Culinary Arts, Construction Technology, Computer
Sciences, and Landscape Maintenance. What's more, we offer additional
classes in photography, kayaking, small engine repair, pottery, woodshop,
welding, screen-printing, and stained glass. We believe in a
"hands-on" approach to learning.
Counseling Services We Offer
Anger Management
Emotional Awareness
Problem Solving
AA/NA Meetings
Substance Abuse Group
Individual Counseling
Group Counseling
Victim Awareness
Program Projects
Contract
work for the U.S. Forest Service:
Habitat Restoration
Trail Building
Noxious
Weed Eradication
Construction
of redwood picnic tables
Metal fabrication/welding for CA Parks
Christmas gifts for underprivileged children
Adopt-A-Highway Program
First Aid and C.P.R. certification
Community basketball & baseball teams
Coastal clean-up projects
Community Projects:
Senior center work
Setting up for non-profit events
Habitat
For Humanity
Catering weddings and organizational meetings
"Pride
in work....Pride in self."
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