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Mount Carmel Youth Ranch offers several programs that will enable you and your son to reconnect. This program is unique in that it is a real working cattle ranch. What does that mean? It means that when your son arrives at MTC he will have a short adjustment period to get used to the “cowboy” way of life. A cowboy learns responsibility toward a quieter self-fulfilling environment. “How are we going to change your son in this environment?” Your son will look the “part”. He will lose the dress and appearance of the culture that seduced him into becoming a "teen at-risk". He will be given the opportunity to learn how to take care of himself and look to the needs of ranch animals. He will be taught how to clean his living quarters, cook, feed ranch animals, along with other ranch duties that are common to every day cowboy living. He will simply be living a cowboy’s life. Once he has set aside those desires that he came with he will be moved to the long term program. During this process you will be able to talk with staff on a regular basis but your son will become acquainted with letting writing skills to you, and you to them.

Through our “paternal teachings” and “reality therapy” the young man’s mind and heart are renewed and unfolded as God created him. We employ this philosophy in all of our day to day activities in this program. We are a family; a group of people involved in the total sharing of our lives. We know that change happens as a result of meaningful sharing and honest relationships. We also know that growth in the areas of honesty, trust, moral integrity, improved relationships, responsibility and stress management will reduce your son’s dependence on unmanageable behavior, thus increasing your son’s ability to find joy, purpose and fulfillment in his life.

After you son completes the Wilderness short term program, you may be thinking that your son is ready to come home. We understand this longing to have your son rejoin the family. We have found after our seventeen years of experience working with youth at-risk, that you as a family, will need to evaluate and decide whether to leave your son at MTC to complete the transformation that has only just begun. You may ask yourself “why does it take so long?” Your son has not forgotten his past life. His peer pressure is very strong, putting him back into the same environment that he came from will only add to your families stress. MTC offers you and your son a time of reconciliation. We do this by teaching your son more responsibilities through ranch activities. He will be able to experience a lifestyle that allows him to succeed in very important avenues of education which include; grade level education, cattle management, farming, heavy equipment operation, horse riding and care, carpentry, mechanics, welding, and small animal care. These vocational skills give your son an overwhelming opportunity to succeed in any life endeavor.

"This letter is for those parents who are asking themselves if Mount Carmel Youth Ranch is the right placement for their son. I hope our story helps you with your decision, one way or the other.

Those last months at Mt. Carmel Youth Ranch helped "J" grow not only in his Christian faith but in faith in himself. He became a mentor for the other boys at the ranch. His love and respect for the staff at Mt. Carmel grew as he matured under their love and guidance.

"J" came home with not only higher self esteem, but a sound knowledge of the ranching business, and a deep insight into troubled youth. He has a sensitivity and compassion towards youth around him who are struggling. He can tell when kids are having a rough time, those who will make it or those who will not.
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We invite you to join our MTC family and other families who have been where you are now and have successfully completed our program and have sons who have a bright and promising future. Click here to read more parent testimonials