His children shall have a place of refuge. Proverbs 14:26
Our Mission
Provide a safe, caring, and Christ-centered home to meet the spiritual, physical, emotional, and social needs of children in crisis.
How To Help
Partner with us today! There are many ways that you can help a child in need. We accept monetary & non-monetary donations and can come speak to your organization about our mission.

Volunteer
Be a part of what is happening at Joy Ranch! There are opportunities for churches, service groups, and individuals alike.

Our Team
Our staff is more than just a group of employees: we believe that each team member is an essential part of the Joy Ranch family.
Our Work
News & Events
May News from Joy Ranch
What's happening at Joy Ranch now? Check out our May newsletter to find out. Simply click here and view the pdf and please be sure to share with others!
Mother’s Day at Joy Ranch
At Joy Ranch, Mother's Day can be a very hard time for our children so we do not celebrate the holiday in our cottages. They are not with their biological mothers and you can see why that would be upsetting to them. Of course, our kids love their houseparents and the...
60th Anniversary Article
Thank you to The Carroll News for their recent article highlighting our 60th anniversary! You can read it here - https://www.mtairynews.com/news/96256/joy-ranch-celebrating-60th-anniversary?fbclid=IwAR1-xFMvxlAJWLBLwAftt3aNQd6iNxLb7wa3CDGihMCJG7k6qx4mBmBwYbM
Latest From Tales of a Houseparent Blog
Celebrating 60 Years Helping Kids in 2021.
Since opening its doors in 1961 under the direction of the Rev. Richard and Mary McHenry, Joy Ranch, has served over 5000 children and their families in crisis.
Faith Funded
Joy Ranch is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Your gifts are tax deductible. Joy Ranch is funded by faith through donations from individuals, churches and other organizations. Joy Ranch is licensed by the state of Virginia but receives no yearly-allocated state funding. We abide by the standards for membership in the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.

About Us
Joy Ranch provides a safe, loving, and structured home for children from crisis situations. Our children have endured difficulties out of their control and need a place of refuge. We provide trauma-informed care, empowerment, and protection for all of our children in a family-style, home setting.
Phone: 276-236-5578