Cal Farley's Boys Ranch - Amarillo Office - Amarillo, Texas

John B.

The Boys Ranch is amazing! I wasn't expecting such a wonderful place full of loving, caring and committed Christians.

Bob J.

I just missed Cal and Mimi Farley's passing I got there in 68 I believe. It was a zoo and there was no place for a nine-year-old boy to hide. Jesus I wonder why the owner never responds to my critiques. Seems like they disappear after a while! The blood still on the wall at Methodist foundation dorm. I don't care if it's under paint it's still there. Any real lawyers or law enforcement to read this please feel free to contact me.

Karmen R.

My son has done a 360 in this program. I am so proud of him and his continued success. I also want to thank his caseworker Mrs. Riley along with Harrison's house parents for everything they do!

Bernard H.

This place is doing a really good thing helping young men and women become strong adults. By giving them a full and great up bringing that many of our youth miss out on. What's even more impressive is that they don't just toss out the kids to a cruel world. They help many of them u til they can function in the world. Even if a few never quite grasp it fully and need help for their whole lives. With housingfor graduates scholarships and a food pantry. With so many helpful friendly people in the staff this place is a real contribution to their community and the entire world. Thank you Cal Farley, Thank you to all the great folks that followed his dream. Many of lives are better due to your work.

Alan L.

Lived there six years and was helped tremendously!!! Much thanks to Cal Farley David Rattan Shirley Rattan Bobby ( CEO Alumni Association ) Benny Alison Mr Dugger Mr and Mrs Waldrip.Desta Sharp Pat Morgan Britt Hammond David Thoreau Phil Alford Danny Alford Mr and Mrs Powell Gary Finstad the whole Finstad family.
I definitely think this 🤔 to be noted these individuals care about people and their needs..to Bynum Sparks Salute..Leo Wells Ken Jurden

Sporadic T.

One of my nephew was accepted into this program during high school. He was never a bad kid, but had some trouble with different influences and struggled in some classes/subjects.

At Boy's Ranch, he blossomed and exceeded the expectations of himself! Sometimes, as people we tend to limit ourselves to our environment and what we think we can do. Outside of that environment, one learns that the possibilities are endless. He thoroughly learned this lesson. He completely turned his academic record around and became valedictorian of his graduation class. He also rode bulls in the rodeo (an idea that is so foreign to a kid from the suburbs of New Jersey), earned his drivers license, traveled to Colorado, learned how to ski and became a responsible young man and role model. He earned a scholarship to attend university and will be graduating soon.

Much of his success is attributed to the hardwork and dedication that he set forth here after his homesickness wore off. The staff members are caring, patient, positive and stable/consistent towards the youth at the ranch and school. Many praises to this institution!!!

Nick K.

Just wanted to write a review to thank a man named Mike who works here for stopping and helping me change a tire when i was broken down recently. Thanks Mike! We could use more people in the world like you! Im very appreciative of your kindness!

Miss S.

I sent my son to Cal Farley's Boy Ranch for the summer to explore a different life. My son told me that he has a wonderful summer in the Boy Ranch. He learns so much and grows as a loving, tall and strong boy after the summer. My son said that he is going to miss the nice house parents, his good friends and especially the delicious lunch & dinner from the ranch. Cal Farley's Boy Ranch gives the kids the healthy buffet lunch everyday. The Ranch always makes sure that the kids have enough proteins ( meat or fish), milk, fruits and vegetables everyday. The house parents cook the healthy dinner for the boys every night. There are 2 big refrigerator in the house's parents that are always filled with milk, fruit juice, bread, cheese, for 10 boys there. The house parents teach the boys responsible for their success and failure. The boys are taught to respect women and adults, obey the rules at the house. The house parents love and care about the boys. They make sure that the boys are safe and free from harm. The house's parents only go to bed after all the boys slept. The food and medicine are inspected carefully before giving to the boys.
Cal Farley Boy Ranch is not a juvenile detention facility or treatment center! So the Boy Ranch won't just take any boys. This is the place where gives the young people the love they deserve. Cal Farley Boy Ranch helps raising the orphans or children from the single parent who needs the basic needs, safety, achievement, power and adventure. Unfortunately, the boy has to meet the Ranch's requirements to get accepted by Cal Farley's Boy Ranch. The process time is 6 weeks.
Your child is going to be safe and have a great life at Cal Farley Boy Ranch. The Ranch hosts its own K-12 school that is approved through the texas education agency. The Ranch also has its own museum, doctors, little hospital, big swimming pool, horses......There are about 250 boys and girls that are from 7 year old to 17 year old who live in the Ranch now. Most 16 year old and 17 year old boy/ girl came to the Boy Ranch since they were young. So they can be trained well and stayed in the Ranch until they turn 17 year old. The Boy Ranch doesn't take the boy/girl who is older than 15 year old because he/she is too old to train!
My son has a happy summer in the ranch. The Boy Ranch teaches him how to ride the horse, do his own laundry, clean his room, pick up trash at community service and wash cars. My son told me that he is going to miss the fun time to swim and play video game with his friends in the ranch.
Thank you very much Mrs. Lori Pletcher (intake specialist), Mrs. Courtney Corrales ( case worker) and the house's parent of Cal Farley's Boy Ranch for turning my son to a wonderful young man after the summer. He learns so much about life...my son now appreciates me much more than before. He knows that he is lucky to have me as his mother. Many thanks to Cal Farley's Boy Ranch for teaching my son to choose right from wrong, have more dreams than memories, more opportunities than chances, more hard work than luck and more friends than acquaintances. Thanks for watching over my son everyday to make sure that he is happy and safe. We promise to come back to visit and support the Boy Ranch when we have a chance. I recommend Cal Farley's Boy Ranch for the children from 7 year old to 15 year old who needs the basic needs in life like love, food, education and place to live. This is not a treatment center. If your child has mental issue, or emotional unstable or drug problems or criminal record, this is not the place for your child.