Welcome
Heartland Girls' Ranch was founded in June 1992 to provide
a service to at-risk female juveniles. It was
developed with the commitment to provide a unique and
effective approach to working with these girls. Heartland
Ranch is a working ranch that uses horses as a catalyst to
bring about positive change. The horses are used on a daily
basis to address problem areas, attitudes, and behaviors
from a perspective that is new to our clients--that of an
authority figure. Our clients are put in a role of
ongoing responsibility as "parent" and caregiver to the
horse--the "child"-- with which they deal. This role
reversal offers our clients remarkable insight into problem
areas and ultimately invites and encourages girls to make
dramatic changes in their approach to life.
There are many facets to operating a ranch and a
program. All girls are involved daily in many varied
activities. All activities are designed with one
ultimate goal--to provide the girls with opportunities for
success.
Effecting positive changes in anyone is a difficult
undertaking. At Heartland Ranch, we are committed to
working hard every day and being professional in our
approach. All staff members use a firm and caring
approach to working with girls.
Heartland Girls' Ranch is a
501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are welcome
and may be tax deductible.
At Heartland Ranch we are constantly looking for ways to
improve our service to our clients. Open
communication between us and placing agencies and families
is always welcome. We look forward to working with you.
Thank you for your interest.
Cece Terlouw
Interim Director
Heartland Girls' Ranch
