History, Mission, Goals & Values

Since the day Reverend James Crowe and his wife Ruby Carey Crowe started a boys’ ranch in the desert outside Rupert in the 1950s, Idaho Youth Ranch has grown into a state-wide multi-service agency serving at-risk boys, girls, and their families.
Idaho Youth Ranch Mission
We unite for Idaho's youth by providing accessible programs and services that nurture hope, healing, and resilience.