June Appeal 2025
In our ongoing mission to rekindle hope and help our residents break free from the generational cycles of trauma, pain, and instability, one of the most essential components of our work at The Ranches is providing consistent and compassionate emotional support. While physical safety, education, and structure are important parts of a child’s healing journey, true restoration also requires deep, meaningful work on the inside. For many of the children who come through our doors, their emotional lives have been shaped by abandonment, abuse, or neglect. They often carry burdens far too heavy for their young shoulders—burdens that, if left unaddressed, can follow them into adulthood and continue the very cycles we aim to end.
At The Ranches, we are committed to walking with these children through the often long and painful process of emotional healing. This process requires more than time; it demands trust, presence, and professional guidance. That’s why we place a high priority on having trained, compassionate counselors on staff who can meet each child where they are. These professionals provide counseling sessions that offer a safe space for children to open up about their experiences, learn to name their emotions, and begin to build healthy coping strategies. But emotional needs don’t always follow a schedule. That’s why our counselors are also available on an as-needed basis—ready to step in when a child is in crisis or facing an emotional emergency that can’t wait for a scheduled appointment.
Whether it’s helping a child work through a traumatic memory, process grief or anger, or simply talk through a tough day, our counselors are there to offer immediate support and presence. We know that a listening ear at the right moment can make all the difference in a child’s healing process. These moments of care help children feel seen, heard, and valued—often for the first time in their lives.
What we’re doing is more than providing therapy; we’re restoring hope. We are helping children rewrite their stories—stories that once were defined by pain, now being transformed into testimonies of resilience, strength, and renewal. Our ultimate goal is to equip each young person with the emotional tools they need not only to survive, but to thrive—so they can grow into adults who break the cycle and build new legacies for their families and communities.
Your support makes this possible. Every counselor we employ, every session held, every breakthrough moment shared—these are all made possible because people like you believe that children deserve more than just a second chance; they deserve to be truly seen, supported, and set on a path toward lifelong healing and growth.
Sincerely,
Mikela Kull – President
