Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch

Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch offers Campus Life, a residential community program for school-aged children, along with the Experiential Learning Program, Rodeo, Boys Ranch Independent School District, FFA, and Athletics. Houseparents coordinate youth getting to their selected activities after the school day is over, and Sunday chapel service is required for all residents and on-duty houseparents.

Programs

• Campus Life — school-aged children · A residential community program designed to help children through a caring home life, Christ-centered programs and a therapeutic community.
• Community-Based Services (CBS) — Free, in-home support and assistance to area families within a 100-mile radius of Amarillo, Texas.
• Experiential Learning Program
• Rodeo
• Boys Ranch Independent School District
• FFA
• Athletics

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• General schedule: Houseparents coordinate getting youth to their selected activities after the school day is over. Weekend schedules are less structured, and Sunday chapel service is a requirement for all residents and on-duty houseparents.
• Facility hours: Tour hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

About the provider

Cal Farley’s provides professional programs and services in a Christ-centered atmosphere to strengthen families and support the overall development of children. Its Community-Based Services offer free, in-home support and assistance to area families within a 100-mile radius of Amarillo, Texas, and work with schools, mental health resources, and therapists. Cal Farley’s has more than 85 years of history and was recognized in 2012 as one of the best companies to work for in Texas; it was also named a Phase II NMT™ Certified Site and invited to become a Flagship Site for the ChildTrauma Academy in 2012.

Admission to Boys Ranch is based entirely on need. Boys Ranch does not charge fees to families. Families agree to place their child for at least one year. Children must be of at least average intelligence, able to attend a public school setting, and capable of living in an open community setting. Guests 18 and older must present a driver’s license or photo ID when visiting. Sunday chapel service is a requirement for all residents and on-duty houseparents.

What families say

“I’m learning how to control my anger, to calm down and talk to someone about it. I don’t have much time to get angry anymore. I’m pretty busy.” — William, 10

“I’ve been surrounded with people who are just always positive, and I began to see how being positive just makes life better. I’ve had such great examples.” — Aletha, 17

“I feel that if I ever needed something, or if I needed someone to talk to, I can talk to them” — Jacob, 17

Last updated September 28, 2026.