EAGLE RANCH’S UNWAVERING CONSISTENCY AND COMMITMENT TO SERVING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES HAS ESTABLISHED A LEGACY IN THE NORTH GEORGIA AREA AND BEYOND, POSITIVELY IMPACTING THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
PATHWAYS TO HEALING
THE EAGLE RANCH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM
AFTER THE INITIAL FIRST STEP COUNSELING SESSION, FAMILIES CAN ENGAGE WITH OUR OTHER OFFERINGS TO SUPPORT THEIR JOURNEY TOWARD WHOLE FAMILY HEALING.
Eagle Ranch’s residential program provides children with a structured, therapeutic living and school environment. Children live in one of our on-campus homes and attend our SACS-accredited school. Each home is managed by a married couple who models a healthy family atmosphere. A licensed counselor develops a plan for each child and family based on the specific issues that prompted placement and continuously works with the entire family to restore relationships. Families participate in on-campus counseling sessions, support groups, training, and activities.
THE EAGLE RANCH DAY SCHOOL PROGRAM
The Eagle Ranch Day School Program provides students in grades 4 - 11 the opportunity to attend our private, SACS-accredited school without living on campus. Unique in its ability to offer an adaptive curriculum that provides modifications and accommodations for each student, Eagle Ranch School features small class sizes, one-on-one instructional help, and ongoing therapeutic support. While in this program, children and their families also participate in counseling, support groups, training, and activities.
OUTPATIENT COUNSELING
For children and families in need of ongoing clinical support, The Wings Center at Eagle Ranch has professional counselors who can be seen on an outpatient basis to address a broad spectrum of family needs. We provide counseling for children, couples, families, and individuals of all ages and stages of life.
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Eagle Ranch also offers a variety of events and opportunities to further support children, individuals, and families in our community, including equine-assisted therapy, parenting trainings, professional continuing education events, and more.
REFERRAL SERVICES
If Eagle Ranch’s services do not serve a family’s current needs, our First Step counselors can help determine next steps. We are connected with a wide variety of community organizations and resources to help families find support and potential solutions for whole family healing.
“As a board member dating back to the earliest days of Eagle Ranch, we have always focused on a vision driven by need – and always in that order. I have witnessed the evolution of the Ranch originally serving boys before expanding to girls, whole family counseling, and a SACS-accredited school on campus. Our march of faith continues today as we now grow our mental health services in outreach and collaboration with the entire Northeast Georgia region.”
John Vardeman Board Member, Author of On Eagle’s Wings, and Business Owner
EAGLE RANCH’S EXPANDED SERVICES REACHED MORE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN 2024 THAN EVER BEFORE IN OUR HISTORY. RECEIVING CARE, STRUCTURE, SUPPORT, AND TRAINING, FAMILIES EXPERIENCED RESTORED RELATIONSHIPS, HEALING, AND RENEWAL.
CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS
RECEIVED SUPPORT through our services, including our Residential Program, Day School Program, and The Wings Center. These services helped restore their families, strengthen their relationships, and provide tools to navigate future struggles.
98% of our children were from Metro-Atlanta and contiguous counties.
17% of our children were from families living below the 2024 federal poverty guideline level.
33% of children in our programs were raised by a single parent or guardian.
EAGLE RANCH SERVES
MORE THAN 40 COUNTIES IN NORTH GEORGIA AND THE METRO ATLANTA AREA.
Services take place on our 495-acre campus in Flowery Branch, Georgia. In 2024, our top counties served were Hall, Gwinnett, and Jackson.
EAGLE RANCH Key Service Area
71% of the children we serve came from families who were disrupted by divorce, living with a single parent, or raised by another family member, non-family member, or adoptive parent.
1,958
FAMILY COUNSELING
SESSIONS were held for children and families through the Eagle Ranch Day School, Residential Program, and The Wings Center.
“I’m not the only person who has come to the Ranch thinking that I am not the problem, my family is. But when you look within yourself, you see everyone has issues; it’s not just you, it’s not just your family; it’s both, and both need to work to fix the problems. People all around the Ranch teach us lessons every day, and it’s been really useful.”
Madi, Eagle Ranch Resident
“The biggest struggle I had was the arguments with my grandfather. The Ranch has taught me how to communicate better, and we both have become way better at communicating. We get along now, and we go out and do things together, which was almost impossible before I came here because we’d always argue.”
Tyler, Eagle Ranch Resident
68% OF EAGLE RANCH SCHOOL STUDENTS
showed Lexile growth, with an average increase in Lexile score of 78 points.
*School year reported is 2023-2024
42 was the average decrease in points of clinical “distress” levels in our graduates. In clinical settings, a decrease of 26 points or more is considered a “success.”
OWNING THE MISSION:
OUR COMMUNITY IN ACTION
THE JOY IN SERVING
One of our favorite ways to join with our community in our mission is through Serve Saturdays. Individuals and groups come to Eagle Ranch several Saturdays throughout the year to work on various projects throughout the campus. Whether spreading mulch, clearing trails, painting and repairing, or assisting at the barn, there’s a place for everyone to connect and find joy in serving.
We believe that beauty is healing. Beautifying the campus impacts people’s healing journey in positive ways. So, when volunteers serve every Serve Saturday, each person owns an aspect of our mission to bring hope and renewal to the children and families who come to our campus looking for restoration.
Anyone can sign up for a Serve Saturday – whether youth or adult, there’s a project for everyone! Experience the joy of serving in a beautiful environment and a wonderful community of generous people. For more information visit: EAGLERANCH.ORG/GET-INVOLVED.
“Our middle school ministry loves serving at Eagle Ranch. We always experience the presence of the Lord as soon as we come on campus. We appreciate the opportunity to play a small part in the upkeep of their grounds. The staff is always organized and prepared for our arrival, and our students and leaders enjoy working together as we serve the Lord and a wonderful ministry like Eagle Ranch!”
GateCity Middle School at one of Eagle Ranch’s Serve Saturdays.
Pastor Chris Peterson at GateCity
spiritual and ministry retreats were held at The Wings Center’s beautiful retreat facilities.
30% of clients received services at a reduced rate through our CLIENT ASSISTANCE FUND . This fund helps make mental health services accessible for children, individuals, couples, and families who might not have received help otherwise.
5,045 counseling sessions were provided for 494 clients in 2024. These sessions addressed anxiety, depression, marital distress, addiction, post-traumatic stress, and other challenges facing children and families.
U R G E N E R O S I T Y
MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Whether it’s monthly giving, an annual gift, a gift through your IRA, life insurance, stock, or real estate sale, we are here to help make giving easy and enjoyable – and make the greatest impact! Remembering Eagle Ranch in your will or estate plan is another way to pay it forward to future generations. WANT TO LEARN MORE?
Contact Kelly Brewer: 770.967.8500 or kbrewer@eagleranch.org
