Resolution Ranch is a boarding school in Texas for troubled boys ages 13 to 17. It is located on a ranch in the Texas countryside. Its philosophy focuses on commitment to personal growth, change, honesty, trust and nature. Counselors supervise the students 24 hours a day and act as mentors and role models. Students benefit from a comprehensive academic program covering subjects such as math, history, English and science. The school is fully accredited and a member of Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Heartlight Ministries is a Christian boarding school for troubled children in Texas. It is located in a countryside setting away from the city. Students benefit from a range of outdoor and indoor activities. Each student meets with a counselor weekly who is the point of contact with parents. Students who have moved up the level system participate in the local high school off site as part of their overall therapy. There is also the option of studying the Texas Tech correspondence curriculum program. Heartlight Ministries emphasizes a supportive environment where interaction between staff and teens is encouraged.
Fulshear Ranch Academy is for young women who suffer from emotional and psychologial issues. The academy is based on a three-phase approach of rehabilitation. Phase one includes individual, group, family and equine therapy. The academy particularly emphasizes equine therapy as it is based on a ranch. Students then begin to formulate a personal vision and strategy for the future in phase two. Phase three sees the students move into the Fulshear Apartments in the local town of Sugarland and participate in courses at the local college or university. They experience living independently with the support of mentors and counselors from the academy. The aim of Fulshear Ranch Academy is to offer their students a life of healthy independence and self sufficiency.
WINGS for Life is a private organization serving young mothers ages 16 to 21. It is located near San Antonio on a 7-acre ranch. Students benefit from individual and group counseling, guidance on parenting and an academic program. Housing is provided for the resident and their child. There is also a child development center for the children while students participate in other programs. Their approach is to provide troubled youth with guidance, education and positive role models.