Valley Teen Ranch

Contact Information

2610 West Shaw Lane
Suite 105
Fresno, CA 93711
United States
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DayHours
Monday 8 AM-5 PM
Tuesday 8 AM-5 PM
Wednesday 8 AM-5 PM
Thursday 8 AM-5 PM
Friday 8 AM-5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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The VTR Foster Family Agency (FFA), Adoption Agency, Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) at the Ranch, and the Transitional Living Home, each provide HOPE to children, youth, and families through life-changing relationships and experiences. Young adult men living in our transitional living home, at-risk teenage youth at our Residential Treatment homes on the ranch, or abused or neglected children in the foster care system placed in loving homes, are given every opportunity to build a foundation for life through VTR’s supportive services and personalized care.

We are an organization deeply rooted in a faith foundation that guides our work with our clients, community, and with each other.  Our goals are to provide hope, commitment to service, healthy relationships, integrity, and excellence in our actions and interactions.  We do not affiliate with a specific denomination or religious organization. We do not proselytize, but provide opportunities for prayer, and religious services. We believe prayer transforms lives.

Services and information

  • Traditional Foster Care
  • Specialized / Therapeutic Care
  • Emergency Foster Care
  • Respite Foster Care
  • Adoption

Requirements to become a foster parent

Many do not realize the need for new resource families in California. The number of foster kids outnumber the foster families who can provide short or long-term care. Foster advocates work hard to find places for these children, but it is not easy.

The latest 2021 report from the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) report in California says there are:

  • 47,871 kids in California's foster care system
  • 22,892 who entered foster care
  • 15,386 foster kids awaiting adoption
  • California foster kids across all ages, with a median of 8 years
  • 33% whose foster child case plans include adoption

A child's median time in the California foster care system is over a year at 16.8 months. 13% spend 3-4 years in foster care.

California needs foster parents to take in multiple children if they have the time and energy to care for them. Sibling groups often need care, and it is essential to support these family bonds. In California, it is challenging to find homes for teenagers, though they need stable environments and reliable adults to support them.

Ratings and Reviews

Average user rating

4.5 / 5
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D. Uggla
Oct 02, 2022

25 years ago I was a resident. I may have left but Valley teen Ranch has always been with me. Entered July 2nd 1991 graduated 2017.

Rating: 5
union ferny
Sep 03, 2021

Amazing stuff very friendly shout out everyone that works at house 3

Rating: 5
Katie Mabry-Rairigh
Aug 06, 2020

I love Valley Teen Ranch! Jenn is amazing to work with; super helpful and personable. I know I can count on her for anything!

Rating: 5
Virginia Thomas
Aug 17, 2019

Social workers you can trust!

Rating: 5
Robert Snyder
Dec 08, 2017

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Rating: 5