Since 1964, Ranch Hope has been providing behavioral healthcare services to adolescent boys at its Alloway Campus in rural Salem County, New Jersey.
Located on over 120 acres of what was once partially wooded farmland, the Alloway Campus provides 57 boys between the ages of 9-20, treatment and care in a family environment. Referrals are taken for children primarily living in the 7 counties of Southern New Jersey, allowing for greater family participation and visitation.
While the majority of the children we serve are referred through the Department of Children & Families, Ranch Hope does accept private referrals from individuals, families, churches, school districts, etc.
The beautiful Alloway Campus includes six residential "cottages" where children are provided with a safe, caring, loving environment to gain confidence to get better and learn skills to become productive citizens. Residents are mentored and supervised by highly trained staff members we call "Houseparents" ensure the children's physical, spiritual, emotional and treatment needs are met. On average, children stay in a residential home between 12 and 18 months.
The goal of the Residential Treatment Center is to provide individualized treatment that will help youth progress as quickly as possible to a less-restictive level of care and ultimately succeed in a home environment. Young people experience long-term, positive outcomes because the Raanch Hope program includes:
- High levels of family involvement
- Supervision and support from caring adults
- Academic and skill-focused curriculum
- Development of individualized treatment plans
- Positive peer influences
- Enforcement of a strict code of disipline
- Building self esteem
- A family-like atmosphere
- Integration of service networks beyond the campus
- Comprehensive discharge planning
