Turn About Ranch

I’m just writing to tell you that I’m very happy and grateful for everything you did for Emily and our family. All the hard work between Emily, the staff and especially you really paid off. When we first sent Emily she was very hateful towards all her family and wouldn’t listen to us. After her time at Turnabout Ranch, she has changed for the better. Although, we still have ups and downs with her, she has learned to control her temper and respect her family and what we want for her. Turnabout Ranch taught her discipline and hard work and she now uses these skills at school. All the teachers wish their students were more like Emily and she is getting straight A’s. There are no words or money that can express how thankful we are and we wish more parents new about Turnabout Ranch, we were so lucky to find you. Thank you so much.

The Decision to send our son to Turnabout Ranch was one of our hardest decisions we had to make as a parent. Our son Nate was overall a happy outgoing kid. Things had slowly changed with him his junior year in high school. We heard about Turnabout Ranch through the internet and the Dr. Phil show. From the beginning we knew Nate was safe at the ranch. That was so important to us. Everyone was great. My wife after leaving felt reassured after talking to some of the kids and Nate's therapist, he was in the right place! They contacted us that evening to let us know how he was doing. All the employees from the Directors, Therapist, Clinical, Teachers were really outstanding! They have all the kids best interest at heart… it didn't just seem like a job to them. The ranch built up his self-confidence, taught him how to manage his anger and frustration. His education did not suffer. He returned to start his senior year. He was able to control his emotions, focus on school. Have better relationships and planned for his future. I'm happy to say that Nate is a better person today because of his experience at Turnabout Ranch. Our Family and friends are always saying what a polite, outgoing young man he is. Everyone is so proud of him. He is in college at Southern Utah University and finished his first semester with a 3.2 GPA. Being from New York, we don't worry about Nate being on his own. I think he has learned how to make better decisions and ask for help when needed. His experience at the ranch has really helped him build a better future!

I was able to feel myself change in a positive way. This is really amazing and a one of a kind experience I will never forget.

Turnabout Ranch is a great place to reflect on your life because there are no outside stressors.

The staff was amazing! Beginning with the first phone call I made to admissions to determine if Turn-About Ranch was the right choice for us, to the end when the boys graduated- the staff was very kind, caring and had only encouraging words for our boys. Our mid-term visit was the first time we got to meet the staff in person. In watching and listening to them it was obvious they really cared about all of the kids. We appreciated the "tough love" the staff provided. Consequences are consequences and sometimes they do not seem fair to the kids, but that is life. It is better to learn this in a safe environment than not and end up on the streets.

At Turnabout Ranch, we are completely separated from the outside world, so you can think about yourself.

Turnabout Ranch's staff is so caring and they all contribute in their own unique ways. We all work together to get things done efficiently.

I am very pleased with my experience at TAR. It will be difficult for my daughter to leave behind the staff. She will always remember their kindness. Our daughter absolutely loves cosmetology school now. She is excited to get up in the morning and tells me every part of her day when she gets home. She is excited and motivated and can't believe it is all really happening. She has found her passion and is surprised how enjoyable life is with a passion. Turnabout Ranch was the right step!

The people are so kind and really make the children do it all on their own. They also make the parents comfortable assuring safety for the children. My son has had a couple of birthdays since he has been here! The staff are amazing and my son has done it all on his own.

Without the help of Turnabout Ranch and the way you all counseled our son through his dark times ....I don't know where we would be. He is now doing great and is involved in a number of school sports. He no longer associates with his old crows and I've seen great progress in his behavior. Turnabout Ranch you are a blessing!

Thank you Turnabout Ranch! The first week of my daughter being back was a little challenging as we were all re-establishing our new normal, but now things are going really well. The main changes I've seen are that her self esteem is so much higher now and her anger is almost non-existent. I can say that she and I have the best relationship we've ever had.  She is being really good about coming to me and talking through things as they happen rather than holding it in and letting the anger build.  I am doing the same, it's helped a lot!

I'm so thankful for everyone at Turnabout Ranch, words cannot express my gratitude. As I reflect on this year, I know things could be completely awry if we hadn't made the decision to send our son to Turnabout Ranch.  We've been blessed with the rewards of Austin's work while he was there. Our family is happily together again, and enjoying moments together that I once thought we'd never have again. Thank you.