We are currently looking for interns who can start in the new year. Learn more here.
Residential Youth Program
Christian Encounter Ranch exists to provide a refuge for at-risk youth where they can find healing and find hope through our Residential Youth Program while working towards their high school diploma.
Scope of Treatment
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Spiritual confusion
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Relationship and communication breakdown
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Behavioral and emotional problems
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Self-destructive habits/addictions
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Academic struggles
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Social maladjustment
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Family dissolution
We are accepting females ages 16-24 and males ages 16-21.
(Some applicants 15 years of age may be accepted under special circumstances.)
Core Program Elements
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Discipleship
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Each student works through structured, biblically grounded and gospel-oriented curriculum with an assigned mentor.
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Students participate in individual and group devotional times during the week and Sunday worship services held on site.
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Seasoned pastors with graduate degrees provide individualized spiritual care and guidance.
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Counseling
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Each student meets with a counselor at least once a week.
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Our therapists hold Master’s degrees in Counseling and are supervised by a resident LMFT.
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​When possible, family reconciliation and healing is nurtured.
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School
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Averages a 3:1 student-teacher ratio
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Accommodates learning disabilities
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Each student works toward individualized goals based on academic assessment.
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Graduates receive CA state high school diplomas.
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Supports student’s future academic goals
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Experiential education elements include a 15-day summer backpacking trip and a 4-day snow trip with trained leaders.
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Work Training & Life Skills
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​Students are exposed to a variety of work experiences and tasks.
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Mentors give regular training in soft vocational skills and instill a strong work ethic.
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Healthy rhythms of work, chores, rest, and recreation are established.
Program Cost
Program cost is based on a sliding scale which starts at $300 per month for families with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) up to $35,000 per year, and incrementally increases to $5,000 per month if AGI exceeds $244,000 per year.
No student will be turned away because of inability to pay. In situations of great need, 100% scholarships are available.
A family's AGI is only part of the story. We will take your unique situation into consideration and work closely with you to create a financial agreement that does not cause undue hardship on your family.