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A Christian home for children needing a chance

Jesus is our message. Children are our heart.

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50+

 Years of Service

2k+

 Children Rescued

100%

 Privately Funded

Who We Are

We may have started as a Christian home for boys and girls needing safety and security, but we didn’t stop there. When we see an opportunity to better serve our children and our community, we go after it. Each and every ministry at Big Oak Ranch reflects our purpose of sharing the unconditional love of Jesus and the hope that flows from it.

Our Mission
Boys’ Ranch

Our Boys’ Ranch provides everything a young boy needs to grow into a responsible, Godly man. With a loving, Christian couple serving as Mom and Dad, this is the first real home many of our boys have ever known.

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Girls’ Ranch

Our Girls’ Ranch offers a safe, nurturing home for girls who have experienced hardships beyond their years. We provide them with love, support and the opportunity to grow into strong, confident women of faith.

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Communities

Our Communities expands our mission of providing stable, loving Christian homes to children in foster care by establishing neighborhoods of foster families supported by resources and training throughout the state of Alabama.

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Join Us in Making a Difference
Your support helps us continue providing a loving, Christian home for children in need. Whether you choose to donate, volunteer or become a houseparent, your involvement makes a lasting impact on the lives of our children. Get Involved

These stories reflect the incredible impact of God’s love,
your support and our shared mission.

More Stories of Hope
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    “We believe home is where family is found which points to the Hope that is found in Jesus…”

    50th Anniversary Recap

    Celebrating 50 years of Changing Lives

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    “I chose the ASCEND route because it put me a step ahead…”

    Scarlet

    ASCEND Graduate

  • Young man riding horse while holding American flag

    “It was amazing – I haven’t done anything else like it. Being able to ride a horse and carry the American flag at the same time in front of a huge crowd was really thrilling. It was a moment I will never forget!”

    Kaige

    Big Oak Cattle

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    “They find a Christian home with parents who give them unconditional love and a nurturing spirit…”

    A Moment In Time

    Lives changed over the last 50 years