THE RANCH HOUSE
FREEING MOTHERS TO BE MOTHERS
No mother should have to choose between her child and her freedom.
According to the National Trafficking Sheltered Alliance’s “National Practices Survey Report of 2017,” the #1 reason among participating agencies for a woman to be declined from their program was that she had children in her custody. This accounted for 61.7% of the surveyed declines.
The Ranch House is one of very few homes in the United States equipped to take in both mothers and their children, helping fill a much-needed service gap and end cycles of abuse and exploitation for generations to come.
Here, she and her kiddos receive healing, education and life skills in a safe environment.
"When I got pregnant, I didn't know what to do and I didn't want to believe it. I felt so lost and alone. When I found out I got accepted here, I felt so relieved. When there was no hope, they gave me hope. I feel important for the first time in years!"
- A RANCH HOUSE RESIDENT
CONTINUING RESTORATION PROGRAM
WHO WE SERVE
Sexually-exploited women 18+, pregnant or with young children.
HOW WE SERVE
Offer personalized, strength-based, trauma-informed services and programming through a blend of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual care.
SERVICES WE OFFER
Provide holistic support through a variety of therapies and programming in key areas such as safety, sobriety, trauma, self-care, spirituality, and relationships.
THE RANCH HOUSE'S 5 STAGES OF RESTORATION
STAGE 1
Goals: Taking first steps toward healthy relationships with self, staff, providers and other residents. Begin to identify many emotions and begin to understand where they come from.
STAGE 2
Goals: Identify 3-5 lies that you have believed about yourself, and replace them with God’s truth; Pursue healing from past trauma; Independently make appointments and arrange transportation for appointments.
STAGE 3
Goals: Identify possible career interests; Obtain education specific to you; Explore spiritual gifts and love languages; Begin to articulate your God-given identity and continue learning who you are in Christ.
STAGE 4
Goals: Cultivate healthy relationships as you pursue your educational/career goals.
STAGE 5
Goals: Use the skills you have developed to obtain a vehicle, a job, and childcare apart from Garden Gate Ranch; develop and implement your personal budget.
AFTER GRADUATING FROM THE RANCH HOUSE, RESIDENTS MAY APPLY FOR THE INDEPENDENT TRANSITIONAL LIVING COTTAGES
