Started in 1952, the Oklahoma Lions Boys Ranch has been home to more than 1500 boys between the ages of 12-18 years old who were in DHS custody and had not been successful in traditional foster care.
All our boys attend public school where most show substantial improvement in school performance, many for the first time. This is attributed to regular class attendance, regular study time, houseparent assistance and the use of tutors. The boys are active in school extracurricular activities as well as church activities. Boys typically stay approximately 2-3 years and return home or to a foster home as a productive member of the family and society. For some, the Ranch is home to them. Some boys stay and live at the Ranch until they turn 18, with the ranch helping them make the transition to successful adulthood.
The boys receive weekly group counseling and individual counseling as needed. However the focus is not on therapy, but instead on providing a therapeutic environment where our boys feel safe enough to try new ways of interacting with others free from exploitation or violence.
The Oklahoma Lions Boys Ranch relies on donations to ensure that these boys have a future! We invite you to explore our website and learn about our Ranch.
