Freedom Reigns Ranch
Programs
Budget
$120,000.00
Description
Junior Ranchers, a GROUP MENTORSHIP PROGRAM for ages 9-24 broken up by age and circumstance, builds upon the healing attained in the Individual Session Program and adds to the child's peer community. In addition to learning basic horsemanship and riding skills which are inherently empowering, Ranchers engage in group activities and practical application Bible study. Focus is placed on communication skills, team-building, and cultivating relationships with God and with peers. The program's goal is to grow self-confident and servant-hearted young leaders.
Program Successes
".....I went from there to being a Volunteer and was now helping to lead the Junior Rancher groups I was once in! I love to take care of others so getting to help lead and to help teach these kids, to be a mentor to them, has been very empowering and very humbling at the same time. " - Participant 2016-2019; Volunteer 2020-Current
"I felt proud of myself in Junior Ranchers when I made friends that I know will stay and built confidence in myself." -Current Participant, 2022
Beneficiaries
Victims
At-Risk Populations
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Long-term Success
-Growth in trust, confidence, self-esteem, and overall outlook on life.
-The ability for participants to translate lessons learned and experiences at the Ranch into their everyday life.
-A desire in participants in the One-on-One program to move to a group setting (Junior Ranchers) where they can engage with peers from similar life circumstances.
-Turnover in groups is very low (less than 20%) and individuals desire to stay enrolled season over season
-Multiple participants who were in sessions have now become Junior or Senior volunteers and are helping serve at the Ranch
Short-term Success
Currently have 60 individuals enrolled in bi-monthly sessions with a waiting list of 100+ individuals.
-Growth in trust, confidence, self-esteem, and overall outlook on life.
-The ability for participants to translate lessons learned and experiences at the Ranch into their everyday life.
-The ability for topics highlighted sessions to open doors for discussion within their clinical therapy settings outside of the Ranch or with their family in the home environment.
-Growth in interpersonal communication skills
Program Success Monitored By
Internally: Staff, Volunteers, and Board of Directors.
At the end of each session season, a feedback form is given to each participant to solicit feedback on things that have been most helpful or unhelpful over the season. The information from these forms is gathered, considered, and any needed changes are implemented into the next session season. We will also continually evaluate with Session Leaders throughout the Season to see if any adjustments should be made to better fit the individuals/groups.
Program Elements and Activities are also evaluated by a LCSW who has 20+ years of experience in the field.
Program Areas Served
Middle Tennessee
$120,000.00
Description
Junior Ranchers, a GROUP MENTORSHIP PROGRAM for ages 9-24 broken up by age and circumstance, builds upon the healing attained in the Individual Session Program and adds to the child's peer community. In addition to learning basic horsemanship and riding skills which are inherently empowering, Ranchers engage in group activities and practical application Bible study. Focus is placed on communication skills, team-building, and cultivating relationships with God and with peers. The program's goal is to grow self-confident and servant-hearted young leaders.
Program Successes
".....I went from there to being a Volunteer and was now helping to lead the Junior Rancher groups I was once in! I love to take care of others so getting to help lead and to help teach these kids, to be a mentor to them, has been very empowering and very humbling at the same time. " - Participant 2016-2019; Volunteer 2020-Current
"I felt proud of myself in Junior Ranchers when I made friends that I know will stay and built confidence in myself." -Current Participant, 2022
Beneficiaries
Victims
At-Risk Populations
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Long-term Success
-Growth in trust, confidence, self-esteem, and overall outlook on life.
-The ability for participants to translate lessons learned and experiences at the Ranch into their everyday life.
-A desire in participants in the One-on-One program to move to a group setting (Junior Ranchers) where they can engage with peers from similar life circumstances.
-Turnover in groups is very low (less than 20%) and individuals desire to stay enrolled season over season
-Multiple participants who were in sessions have now become Junior or Senior volunteers and are helping serve at the Ranch
Short-term Success
Currently have 60 individuals enrolled in bi-monthly sessions with a waiting list of 100+ individuals.
-Growth in trust, confidence, self-esteem, and overall outlook on life.
-The ability for participants to translate lessons learned and experiences at the Ranch into their everyday life.
-The ability for topics highlighted sessions to open doors for discussion within their clinical therapy settings outside of the Ranch or with their family in the home environment.
-Growth in interpersonal communication skills
Program Success Monitored By
Internally: Staff, Volunteers, and Board of Directors.
At the end of each session season, a feedback form is given to each participant to solicit feedback on things that have been most helpful or unhelpful over the season. The information from these forms is gathered, considered, and any needed changes are implemented into the next session season. We will also continually evaluate with Session Leaders throughout the Season to see if any adjustments should be made to better fit the individuals/groups.
Program Elements and Activities are also evaluated by a LCSW who has 20+ years of experience in the field.
Program Areas Served
Middle Tennessee
Budget
$30,000.00
Description
The INDIVIDUAL SESSION PROGRAM is open to applicants ages 5-35 and pairs a participant with a leader and a horse in an intentional, one-on-one mentor relationship. Individual sessions are 90 minutes long and are scheduled once or twice per month. Healthy self-image, loving relationships, trust, and boundaries are built through activities that can include riding, ground and liberty work with horses, hiking on the land, playing games, doing crafts, and farm chores. Mentors work hard to adapt programming to meet the individual needs of each child.
Program Successes
"The combination of a Christ-centered and therapeutic riding program seems too good to be true, but it truly IS that good. We are beyond grateful for the amazing staff at Freedom Reigns, for what they do, and for helping our daughter to get past a difficult time and find her true self again."
-Parent of a participant, 2020
"When I'm at Freedom Reigns I feel like I'm safe and I don't have to worry about what's around the corner and the lessons I learn there carry into everyday life...." -Participant
Beneficiaries
Victims
At-Risk Populations
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Long-term Success
-Growth in trust, confidence, self-esteem, and overall outlook on life.
-The ability for participants to translate lessons learned and experiences at the Ranch into their everyday life.
-A desire in participants in the One-on-One program to move to a group setting (Junior Ranchers) where they can engage with peers from similar life circumstances.
-Turnover in groups is very low (less than 20%) and individuals desire to stay enrolled season over season
-Multiple participants who were in sessions have now become Junior or Senior volunteers and are helping serve at the Ranch
Short-term Success
Currently have 60 individuals enrolled in bi-monthly sessions with a waiting list of 100+ individuals.
-Growth in trust, confidence, self-esteem, and overall outlook on life.
-The ability for participants to translate lessons learned and experiences at the Ranch into their everyday life.
-The ability for topics highlighted sessions to open doors for discussion within their clinical therapy settings outside of the Ranch or with their family in the home environment.
-Growth in interpersonal communication skills
Program Success Monitored By
Internally: Staff, Volunteers, and Board of Directors.
At the end of each session season, a feedback form is given to each participant to solicit feedback on things that have been most helpful or unhelpful over the season. The information from these forms is gathered, considered, and any needed changes are implemented into the next session season. We will also continually evaluate with Session Leaders throughout the Season to see if any adjustments should be made to better fit the individuals/groups.
Program Elements and Activities are also evaluated by a LCSW who has 20+ years of experience in the field.
Program Areas Served
Middle Tennessee
$30,000.00
Description
The INDIVIDUAL SESSION PROGRAM is open to applicants ages 5-35 and pairs a participant with a leader and a horse in an intentional, one-on-one mentor relationship. Individual sessions are 90 minutes long and are scheduled once or twice per month. Healthy self-image, loving relationships, trust, and boundaries are built through activities that can include riding, ground and liberty work with horses, hiking on the land, playing games, doing crafts, and farm chores. Mentors work hard to adapt programming to meet the individual needs of each child.
Program Successes
"The combination of a Christ-centered and therapeutic riding program seems too good to be true, but it truly IS that good. We are beyond grateful for the amazing staff at Freedom Reigns, for what they do, and for helping our daughter to get past a difficult time and find her true self again."
-Parent of a participant, 2020
"When I'm at Freedom Reigns I feel like I'm safe and I don't have to worry about what's around the corner and the lessons I learn there carry into everyday life...." -Participant
Beneficiaries
Victims
At-Risk Populations
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Long-term Success
-Growth in trust, confidence, self-esteem, and overall outlook on life.
-The ability for participants to translate lessons learned and experiences at the Ranch into their everyday life.
-A desire in participants in the One-on-One program to move to a group setting (Junior Ranchers) where they can engage with peers from similar life circumstances.
-Turnover in groups is very low (less than 20%) and individuals desire to stay enrolled season over season
-Multiple participants who were in sessions have now become Junior or Senior volunteers and are helping serve at the Ranch
Short-term Success
Currently have 60 individuals enrolled in bi-monthly sessions with a waiting list of 100+ individuals.
-Growth in trust, confidence, self-esteem, and overall outlook on life.
-The ability for participants to translate lessons learned and experiences at the Ranch into their everyday life.
-The ability for topics highlighted sessions to open doors for discussion within their clinical therapy settings outside of the Ranch or with their family in the home environment.
-Growth in interpersonal communication skills
Program Success Monitored By
Internally: Staff, Volunteers, and Board of Directors.
At the end of each session season, a feedback form is given to each participant to solicit feedback on things that have been most helpful or unhelpful over the season. The information from these forms is gathered, considered, and any needed changes are implemented into the next session season. We will also continually evaluate with Session Leaders throughout the Season to see if any adjustments should be made to better fit the individuals/groups.
Program Elements and Activities are also evaluated by a LCSW who has 20+ years of experience in the field.
Program Areas Served
Middle Tennessee
