CREDENTIALS

THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE LICENSED BY THE STATE OF IDAHO

  • Anchor House
  • Hays Shelter Home
  • The Ranch in Rupert
  • Adoptions
Additional services include:
  • Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
  • Reintegration Services
Facility standards:
  • The special education school at The Ranch near Rupert is operated by the Minidoka County School District, and is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.
  • All facilities, as a condition of licensors, are inspected annually by the local health department and fire marshal.

THE IDAHO YOUTH RANCH HAS RECEIVED MANY HONORS AND AWARDS

  • University of Oklahoma's National Resource Center for Youth Services: "One of 72 programs, nationwide, at the forefront of activity in support of today's children and families." 1989
  • J.C. Penny. Golden Rule Award. 1992
  • Idaho State University. Innovator in Health Care: Finalist. 1993
  • National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges: Most unique and innovative project in America. 1994
  • OJJDP Guide for Implementing the Comprehensive Strategy for Serious, Violent and Chronic Juvenile Offenders: Promising Program. 1995
  • 1999 recipient of the national Barksdale Brown Volunteerism award from the Alliance for Children and Families; awarded for The Ranch's program involving youth as volunteers in their communities.
  • 1999 Recipient, Southwest Idaho and Eastern Oregon Better Business Bureau Integrity Counts! Award. This was the first time a charitable organization received this award.
  • 2000 Recipient of Daily Points of Light Award from the Points of Light Foundation.
  • Governor Dirk Kempthorne, an Honorary Member of the Idaho Youth Ranch's Board of Directors, proclaims September 28, 2000 as Idaho Youth Ranch Day.
  • 2001 Make A Difference Day, Outstanding State Project Award from USA Weekend, Walmart and the Points of Light Foundation.
  • Recipient of the Best of Boise award in 2004 and 2005 for our thrift stores from the Boise Weekly.
  • Selected to receive the 2005 Non-Profit "Making a Difference" Community Service Award by the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce.