It has been a few weeks since Valentine's Day. It was such a fun day for all the kids, and there was a lot of celebrating going on! The boys celebrated with special Valentine's traditions, gifts and surprises, and sweets from a local baker. The girls were thrilled...
I’m Sorry
“I’m sorry” We have all received an apology that was less than heart-felt. Saying sorry is something everyone has to do at some point in their life. It is also something everyone struggles with at some point in their life. Sometimes it is hard to know the right thing...
Joy Ranch on Kingdom Pursuits!
Saturday, February 22 at 11 am Joy Ranch will be featured on the Kingdom Pursuits radio program out of Winston Salem, NC! Please make sure you listen live to hear from our Director, Dan, as well as some of our kids. Here's the link to listen online:...
Live Nativity & Christmas in the Mountains – December 14
Join us for our FREE drive-thru live nativity with a BRAND NEW Christmas in the Mountains feature! The Joy Ranch gym has been transformed into a cozy mountain village! After you step back in time and journey through our Drive-thru Live Nativity, take a stroll and...
Thank you Sheffey Elementary!
What a generous donation to help out the Joy Ranch kids. This is only HALF of what was given after it was divided between the cottages. What a blessing in this month of thankfulness!
Recipes, Cooking, Menus and More
We have included several different types of recipes so you can find one that works for you – just in time for Thanksgiving!
Summer News
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Meet Dan Austin, our new Executive Director!
About a year ago, our Executive Director, Susan Huxster Synek, began dating her now husband, Mr. Michael Synek. With their wonderful decision to be married also came Susan's call to move to Nebraska and begin a new season of life. Over the past 8 months, Susan has...
Exciting news from the Director
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Houseparent Blog Has Moved!
Our Houseparent Blog has a new home! Please visit https://communications760.wixsite.com/talesofahouseparent for all the new posts & stories.

