׉?ׁB!בCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://PYV7fD3p_rl0kdph3VbaO3R4MvR3BTOjF8P4Jwv7ErU`׉ 7cassandra://m573elh3pvKaNsg3jQ1UEZ0NgP4aQy4GyGRIry2wGhUP`s׉ 7cassandra://MP6HcSnSbdOj0uR1Qj4PBhhFs4pgu0IB6F4T64n9ZoU`׉ 7cassandra://5CgFTLq2hBqANbjv77T_QSujeX19ffy1AqQ60Va2pto Gw*͠]\#N8ku6aט(u׈׈E\#M8ku6K׉EAnnual Report 2019 ׉ 7cassandra://MP6HcSnSbdOj0uR1Qj4PBhhFs4pgu0IB6F4T64n9ZoU`\#M8ku6L\#M8ku6K(בCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://wdIEn4DsqwL1Mjx6n0cJuvuZjBLqInp-2gCewm4ORs8p`iq׉ 7cassandra://RrpLkjkdbbSEKUzLcxH08GNlHQ1W8vw-qRTCWa_CAsw`׉ 7cassandra://jfKX5i8iXBW3ax-u3oQsh7iYZhGmORnlYeVX75ls0n8DC`׉ 7cassandra://-m8Pi2RxwUgOp5W5LtM9YRZhj0_eqYrswNRmp_pre1MW1͠ \#N8ku6d׉E*A STORY THAT’S STILL BEING WRITTEN What if the worst days of your life became your identity, the story you believed about yourself? Many children come to Eagle Ranch thinking they already know how their story will end. At Eagle Ranch, we help boys and girls see themselves as God sees them. To experience grace and redemption. To have the courage to be accountable for their choices. To have a chance to enjoy childhood. To learn how to grow into responsible adults with healthy families and a hopeful future. You can help us change a child’s story. ׉ 7cassandra://jfKX5i8iXBW3ax-u3oQsh7iYZhGmORnlYeVX75ls0n8DC`\#M8ku6M׈E\#M8ku6N\#M8ku6M(בCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://ABL2rx7OfHBByK7emN3E4VHsMBZwuqvTysnruBI4_uk`iq׉ 7cassandra://UdK5FtSd0mkO3PtQG9hShpjG1dG5vvGrXuQk1CnlsvY͹`׉ 7cassandra://RbDe9zTrFWiWtfQEN48lWjSeEKerFMbwLVCcqURWsko?`׉ 7cassandra://n0tBWFaDi-NCOazLzrroLHoJsV8b91LkuQJRzYHYlBM6͠ \#O8ku6g׉EOUR STORY STARTS HERE From humble beginnings in 1985, Eagle Ranch has grown to become one of the Southeast’s largest residential children’s programs. Our 315-acre campus in Flowery Branch is a peaceful environment for reflection and healing. We provide a Christ-centered home, education and counseling for nearly 70 boys and girls. Children are given the structure, stability and time needed to work through a crisis situation and return to their families. Serving over 40 counties in North Georgia and metro Atlanta, Eagle Ranch is changing lives in local communities, leading to positive and productive futures. EaglE Ranch Key Service Area ׉ 7cassandra://RbDe9zTrFWiWtfQEN48lWjSeEKerFMbwLVCcqURWsko?`\#M8ku6O׉E2018: THE YEAR IN REVIEW 82 boys and girls received residential care, counseling, educational and spiritual support. 100% of families served said Eagle Ranch has helped them identify needed changes and make progress toward their child’s return home. 150 therapeutic professionals attended continuing education workshops and events hosted by Eagle Ranch. 286 parents, siblings and family members took part in counseling, parent groups, and support services. 6 MONTHS is the amount of time Eagle Ranch serves families after a child returns home. The Eagle Ranch Continued Care Program provides counseling, education and recreational activities for children and their families to help make the transition home easier and to ensure lasting change. 90% of students at Eagle Ranch School met their academic and/or behavioral goals by the end of the school year, up from 44% at the start of the year. DEBT-FREE Eagle Ranch has remained debt-free since its inception. No project or program is started until all funding is secured. 20 non-profit organizations that help children and families received mentoring and assistance through Eagle Ranch’s Wings Initiative. \#M8ku6P\#M8ku6O(בCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://7XUogHBUgY2B1_CetV0KqRMVTGsgUBFICvqyGDJeMWI_`iq׉ 7cassandra://TQ5CG4RqZUIe1Xv9yzW38VOuH4wrYHdevaf_bEXlzdE`׉ 7cassandra://vSK4dSpckULujPNuRnmVkvlLfeMvPuUeYukL8yjiXtUEI`׉ 7cassandra://yw1lJEtSN3LEdy2Dj3joChUma0tg1a6Vm19t28VMczo @>͠ \#P8ku6jנ\#P8ku6n ;̍9ׁHhttp://EagleRanch.org/AR19ׁ ׁ Јנ\#P8ku6m ΁69ׁHhttp://CDC.govׁ ׁ Ј׉EAn investment for GENERATIONS In a world promising quick fixes and instant success, we help families understand that lasting change takes time, patience and a lot of hard work. During a child’s 18-24 month stay at Eagle Ranch, we provide their family ongoing support. Families come to Eagle Ranch regularly for counseling sessions and to attend parent lasting change takes time support meetings. We help identify and resolve problems that may impact current and future generations to help change a family’s story. “Just being at the Ranch makes you feel closer to God. It’s where I’ve had the most breakthroughs in my life: in my relationship with God, and my relationship with my mom.” Chrissa, 2008 Eagle Ranch Graduate Pictured above with son, Jacob ׉ 7cassandra://vSK4dSpckULujPNuRnmVkvlLfeMvPuUeYukL8yjiXtUEI`\#M8ku6Q׉EA LOOK at the FAMILIES YOU HELPED in 2018 The families Eagle Ranch serves reflect the types of families in Georgia and across the United States today. In Georgia, 45 percent of children are born to unwed parents. More than 112,000 Georgia grandparents are the primary caregivers for their grandchildren. Fifty percent of the 60 million children under the age of 13 in the U.S. are currently living with one biological parent and that parent’s current partner. (Source: CDC.gov) 43% The children we served in 2018 are being raised by: 10% SINGLE PARENTS BLENDED FAMILY 20% ADOPTIVE FAMILY 16% GRANDPARENTS 11% NATURAL PARENTS There is no such thing as a “typical family.” Eagle Ranch helps families of all types build and strengthen: Relationships – Cooperating, caring for and respecting others Communication – Being clear about needs and expectations Structure – Creating a consistent home environment Accountability – Being responsible for choices and actions Resiliency – Increasing ability to work through difficulties Connections – Finding support through church and the community 2018 Graduate Armani (right) with his mom and brother (pictured above). To read Armani’s story, visit EagleRanch.org/AR19 “Eagle Ranch is a great program. It brought our family closer together. It taught us things about each other that we didn’t even know — it even taught me things about myself that I didn’t know. We are thankful to everyone here. This program works.” Flavius, Father of Eagle Ranch Graduate 2015 Graduate Michelle and mom \#M8ku6R\#M8ku6Q(בCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://N5q9arlMhLxC-mzIBeUdBGUGCQha1vPrfNuunRXWqpw\`iq׉ 7cassandra://MmrpE-a1UXIOmTv07MnxDLBtddnuNZQ1eBYs2ZV9f8QV`׉ 7cassandra://btgXA-8IalWwqOneM49qQG62AduPCS_z1WYrDJdoXVEO`׉ 7cassandra://YrgzDgjjaOtzP-SQMt_4iD3viN6DiXfzyHsz52oVQJUh;z͠ \#Q8ku6o׉ExA Firm Foundation We help boys and girls see how all areas of their lives are connected and important to their success. ׉ 7cassandra://btgXA-8IalWwqOneM49qQG62AduPCS_z1WYrDJdoXVEO`\#M8ku6S׉EEagle Ranch’s residential program enables us to provide care in every aspect of a child’s life: emotional, academic, social, physical and spiritual. COUNSELING Counseling benefits the whole family, including siblings that may still be living at home. Our team of Licensed Professional Counselors provides: • Individual, group and family counseling • Parent groups • Educational events • Continued Care counseling to help families succeed after completing our program Our Integrated Program HOMELIFE Our campus includes 10 neighborhood-style homes staffed by professionally trained Houseparent couples and Program Assistants who: • Provide a structured and stable home environment • Live and teach principles for healthy family relationships • Reinforce positive decision making • Share family meals and activities EDUCATION Our SACS-accredited on-campus school for grades 6-9 helps children close any existing academic gaps and promotes success through: • Small classes with a Licensed Teacher & Paraprofessional • Targeted goal setting and instruction • Read 180 reading progress program • Exploratory classes to broaden horizons and build life skills SPIRITUAL LIFE We see families thrive when faith is their cornerstone. Our Spiritual Life team provides guidance and ways to connect with Christ through: • Bible study and devotions • Family worship nights • Instruction and mentorship • Involvement in local churches and youth groups \#M8ku6T\#M8ku6S(בCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://rBYTiTDb5zrN-jXD0w2rF-0m6wG1NT6SXctw9dgzNDAq`iq׉ 7cassandra://ImmGSA2uNJXesRGgvXiK0l34ERwxrYAnmxcimWUPCDM$`׉ 7cassandra://uQ7nOBFlqCHCbA4a9Zd2BQaFnu6JsoRGuQTSYMiNlCM