Causes: Children & Youth, Human Services, Mental Health, Protestant, Religion, Residential Mental Health Treatment

Mission: Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch provides the best, and most innovative, trauma-informed care to kids and families through Residential Treatment Facilities, Outpatient Psychiatric and Psychological Services, and Spiritual Life Programs. In addition, Dakota Memorial School (DMS) provides a quality education for kids who have special learning needs because of psychiatric, behavioral and trauma issues—giving them the opportunity to learn, grow, and feel like human beings.

Results: The Ranch is accredited through CARF. We have served nearly 30,000 children and families (from 36 different states) since our start in 1952.

Target demographics: children, ages 10-17, who have mental health issues, developmental difficulties, autism-spectrum disorders, and other issues for which they need treatment.

Direct beneficiaries per year: about 1,000 children and their families.

Geographic areas served: North Dakota (processes available for admission from children out of state)

Programs: Residential Treatment, Outpatient Psychiatric and Psychological Services, Schools, and Spiritual Life Programs. All Ranch programs and services are trauma-informed and focus on the specific needs of each child.