Population Served

The target population is boys and girls ages 6 through 18 who live within the state of Alabama and are in need of shelter care. Children with the following issues cannot be accepted: adjudicated delinquent; seriously emotionally or physically ill; needing drug or alcohol treatment; pregnant or have children; sexually aggressive; violent; or chronic runaways.

Length of Stay
The length of stay is thirty days or until the child can be safely returned home or transitioned into long-term residential care.

Program Features
Twenty-four hour awake supervision is provided in a secure, supportive, nurturing family setting which provides food, clothing, toiletries, furnishings, and recreational items for the children.

Program Services
The following services are provided as appropriate by Alabama Sheriffs' Youth Ranches' Staff (licensed social workers and/or trained care givers) or through collaboration with community resources: case management; counseling; education; medical and dental care; transportation; independent living skills training; and recreational activities.

For More Information
For referrals or more information, please call 256-896-4113.