Reclaiming Hope Ranch is located in the Hillsboro, Oregon area. We are a mentor-based program designed to give kids, who have a history in foster care and adoption, a safe place to be who they are.

Two trained adults dedicate 90 minutes to each child in a safe, encouraging environment. During this time, children have the freedom to explore a variety of activities based on their interests—whether it’s riding or spending time with horses, engaging in creative projects, or playing around the ranch. Our program offers opportunities for short-term goal setting, self-expression, active listening, sensory engagement, and broadening their experiences.

“For kids that have come from hard places, research has discovered, that when they play, it brings down the chemistry of fear, and brings up the chemistry of healing. When children learn to laugh and giggle, they can’t be terrified anymore.”

Dr. Karyn Purvis, Empowered to Connect, Institute of Child Development.