BRIGHTON, Mo. — Good Samaritan Boys Ranch has been operating in Southwest Missouri for over 65 years, and in that time, they have grown to become a regional leader in helping foster youth heal after experiencing abuse and neglect, serving around 130 across their programs.
Good Samaritan has multiple different programs; they are most known for their boy ranch, a 24-hour residential treatment program for boys aged 11 to 18, but they also offer transitional living and stabilization.
The residents at the ranch receive a specialized form of care that is specifically tailored to their needs. This includes therapy in multiple forms, like one-on-one, in groups, with music, and with horses. The boys attend school through the Pleasant Hope School District, have recreation opportunities like fishing and basketball, and can even receive medical care through their clinic, all on-site…