Penelope entered the world at 23 ½ weeks and spent the first six months of her life in the NICU. There were complications during the pregnancy, and when she was born, Penelope struggled to breathe on her own. During that time she contracted an infection. She was given strong antibiotics to combat the infection, which consequently damaged her hearing. While in the NICU she also had surgery on her stomach that necessitated G-tube feedings until she was three. Her mom left the picture early...

We are excited to welcome John Stewart as our new Director of Counseling. John’s involvement with the Ranch has spanned decades, beginning in the 70’s when the ministry was just getting started and continuing through the years serving on the Board of Directors. John has served the local community by meeting with clients from Women of Worth , Living Well Medical Clinic , and Sierra Services for the Blind . He attends the Nevada County Christian Ministers’ Fellowship and continues to serve on...

When Hannah was eight years old, she started acting out in school. She began to have outbursts in class and would disobey her teachers. She received an in-school suspension for her behavior, and after her third grade year, her parents decided to pull her out of public school. Though in a different environment, Hannah’s behavior persisted. Hannah’s brother was born around this time, and adjustments were made as a little one entered the family. Hannah adored her brother and loved entering...