Mission: Established in 1953, the Idaho Youth Ranch provides troubled children and families a bridge to a valued, responsible and productive future. We help each child find the hope, vision, courage and will to succeed. We provide stability, opportunity and security. We encourage growth and offer a chance to develop confidence, independence, esteem and respect. We teach values, responsibility and self discipline in honest, caring environments. We believe in family, work, accountability, education and responsible behavior. (Less)

Idaho Youth Ranch is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1954, and donations are tax-deductible.