Liberty Youth Ranch-Group 3 By: Jennifer Youngs,

Dolores Valdez, Wilson Ospina and Steven Vega

Liberty Youth Ranch Mission:• “Provide a permanent and loving environment for

children who through no fault of their own are in need of a home, a family, and the opportunity simply to be children. We base our concepts on a belief in God and the uniqueness, dignity, and inherent worth of each individual”.

Vision statements

• We must do everything in our capability to bring healing and hope to a generation of hurting children. provide children chance to regain their childhood, and an opportunity to succeed in the future.

• Firm in the conviction that every child has the right to be shown unconditional love, Liberty Youth Ranch strives to meet the needs of children in crisis.

• Liberty Youth Ranch has set in motion programs that are as Christ-centered as we can make them.

Guidelines for admission to LYR :

– Non-delinquent girls/boys aged 4-17 years old.

– Must live in Florida's District Eight – No past or active suicidal or homicidal

threats – No current drug or alcohol dependencies – No history of sexual offending behavior – Able to function successfully in public

schooling – Children must be referred to LYR When considering a child’s admission, we

will judge every child without regard to race, color, sex, handicap, age, religion or national origin.

LYR Culture :• Liberty Youth Ranch has a

culture that is largely based on family and acceptance, with an incorporation of Christian religion, in order to build a loving and stable environment for the children to call home.

• They place value on education, compassion, support, opportunity, dignity, individuality, and the power of prayer, hope, and optimism. The culture can improve by being more open to volunteers with different religious values. Overall they have a good culture.

Marketing & Donations marketing programs:• Partnering with the local

community – churches, – construction companies, – health care companies, – banks, etc

• They utilize word of mouth advertising,

• They have a newsletter for those who subscribe,

• They maintain a web site, and • They speak at public events or at

organizations when requested.

• Liberty Youth Ranch receives funding from contributions, gifts, grants and all of the profits from their upscale retail center go to LYR..

• They have ZERO DEBTS!!

Expenses Breakdown administrative

fundraising

programs.

Contributions, Gifts & Grants100%

Contributions, gifts and grants

Theory Of Change • LYR has a theory of change that is

largely based on education, teaching life skills, and providing a family-like structure for the children.

• “A group home structure ensures a stable, nurturing environment that develops the emotional, behavioral, social, spiritual, and educational skills of children” (Liberty Youth Ranch).

• Each child is evaluated and his/her own needs are assessed and provided for

Liberty Youth Ranch encourages all people to use their methods:• By teaching leadership, providing love hope

compassion and a stable environment, the more fortunate are able to provide destitute children, with the opportunity to live in a stable, structured and supportive living environment, which allows them to obtain a normal childhood, and ultimately become productive, successful members of society, as adults.