Support For A Better Tomorrow

The shelter program operated by Parks Youth Ranch, Inc is offered to youth ages 7 to 17 for up to 90 days. Shelter, education and mental health are our primary focus areas for the residents at Parks Youth Ranch. We are very appreciative of the partnership with Lamar Consolidated School District for helping us to meet the educational needs of our residents. The youth we serve would likely be homeless if not for the services we provide. Our residents, under the McKenny Vento Act, are provided services comparable to those received by other students in the school they attend, including transportation services, and education programs for which each student would otherwise receive.

All of the staff at Parks Youth Ranch are trained in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI). TBRI is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. PYR is proud to be a partner in the Fort Bend TBRI Collabortive to help train adults working in child welfare, juvenile justice, teachers and volunteers with the right tools and techniques that bring healing and hope to vulnerable children.

THE GEORGE COUNSELING CENTER

On-site intervention is provided at the George Counseling Center. Assessments and counseling services are provided for youth who have experienced trauma, homelessness or abuse and neglect.
The primary objectives of both the shelter and counseling center programs are to provide an in-depth assessment of the individual challenges that keep the youth out of the home and develop a well thought out and realistic plan that addresses the unique circumstances of each resident. Permanency, stability, safety and emotional well-being in after care placements are the optimal goals for each youth.

RANCH SHELTER INFORMATION

The ranch shelter is licensed to house youth from the age of 7 to 17 for up to 90 days.

• Transportation to school is provided by the school districts and shelter staff.

• Shelter staff provides or make arrangements with other service providers to offer tutoring, life skills, behavioral modification

• Arrangements are made for psychological testing and substance abuse counseling for youth who are in need of those services.

• Shelter staff transport youth to medical and dental services and other appointments as necessary.

• Referrals are made to other agencies as appropriate.