Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Foundation

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From Kalispell to Glendive, Dillon to Wolf Point—this map shows where Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (YBGR) has offices across our state.
But YBGR’s impact goes far beyond these dots. Through school-based services, in-home support, and community partnerships, YBGR serves kids and families in many towns and rural areas without a physical office.

Adam’s Story

At just 11, Adam’s early years had been marked by separation and uncertainty—with his mother caught in addiction and his father involved in the justice system. Foster care became his reality, but in March 2024, Adam entered YBGR’s school-based services in Missoula—and things began to shift.
“When Adam started with us, he was anxious, withdrawn, and afraid the people he cared about would leave,” shares Jill Brischli, Administrative Supervisor. “He had panic attacks, nightmares, and struggled to trust. But over time, we’ve seen him begin to heal.”
Today, Adam lives with his dad, sister, and beloved cat. Since being reunified in June, he’s graduated from school-based services. His anxiety has eased. So have his behaviors.
YBGR will continue walking alongside Adam and his family through case management services—building a foundation of stability for continued healing and resilience.

Welding at YBGR

Big thanks to Pacific Steel for continuing their support through their Adopt-A-Lodge sponsorship of the Welding Shop at YBGR! Their generosity is helping fund new loafing sheds and other hands-on projects out at the Ranch.
This partnership gives youth the opportunity to build real-world skills while contributing to meaningful improvements on campus. We’re grateful for Pacific Steel’s commitment to empowering young people through craftsmanship and community!

Admissions to YBGR

When families arrive at YBGR to admit their child to residential treatment, their journey begins at London Lodge on our Ranch campus.
This can be a time filled with hope and a lot of other emotions—stress, worry, maybe even fear. That’s why the Admissions Team has worked hard to make London Lodge a warm, welcoming space where families can feel a little more at ease.
A huge THANK YOU to Rocky Vista University for their generous adoption of London Lodge, helping make this comforting space possible for the kids and families YBGR serves.

Shy to Shining at Walmart!

When Dariann joined the YBGR Supported Employment Program, she was shy and unsure, struggling with social interaction due to being on the autism spectrum. Years of being misunderstood had left her withdrawn—but with the support of her SEP coach, Erica, things started to change.
Together, they worked on building Dariann’s resume, interview skills, and most importantly, her confidence.
She landed a job at Walmart as a stocker and quickly proved herself. Not only did she succeed in her role, she began connecting with customers and co-workers—and was soon promoted to personal shopper!
Recently, Dariann told Erica, “I have to make a conscious effort to focus on my job instead of visiting with customers and co-workers!”
What a transformation! With the right support, Dariann found her voice—and her place.

YoungLife Golf Tournament

The Yellowstone Foundation team had a great time golfing this morning at the Young Life Tournament at Eaglerock! It was a fantastic opportunity to support a great cause, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with others in the community.
Young Life is a valued partner of the Spiritual Life Program at Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, and we’re proud to support their impactful work with local youth.

Honoring Culture & Healing Through Native American Services

YBGR’s Native American Services program supports Native youth in our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility by connecting them to their cultural roots. Through Mustang Nation, a club that meets twice a month, youth engage in traditional activities like beadwork, Native games, sweat lodges, and crafting.
A Wellbriety Talking Circle offers healing support for those facing addiction, and smudging is available on designated days before lunch. As a symbol of resilience and pride, youth who successfully complete treatment leave a painted handprint on the NAS tipi, raised each November to honor Native American Heritage Month.

Your support will help with supplies for crafting, the purchase of sage for smudging, snacks during club meetings, and other needs to help Native American youth reconnect with their heritage.

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Call 406.656.8772 | Email abigail@yellowstonefoundation.org

YBGR Food Pantry

The YBGR Community Based Services Food Pantry Fund was created to fight food insecurity for children and families in CBS programs across Montana. This vital fund allows staff to provide healthy meals and snacks for kids experiencing food insecurity, or help families facing hunger by offering essential groceries.

It’s a short-term lifeline—offering immediate relief until families can access longer-term support like SNAP.

Your gift can make a real difference. Together, we can ensure that children can focus on learning and healing, not hunger.

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For more information Contact us Today!
Call 406.656.8772 | Email abigail@yellowstonefoundation.org

New Barrel Sander!

New Tool Alert!
Thanks to the generosity of Adopt-a-Lodge sponsor KE Construction, YBGR’s wood shop just got a major upgrade — a brand new barrel sander!
This powerful piece of equipment will help the youth smooth out their projects with precision and ease, giving them hands-on experience with professional-grade tools and boosting their skills and confidence.
We’re incredibly grateful to @keconstruction for investing in the growth and potential of YBGR and students.

Western Security Bank Volunteers

Thanks to the generosity of @westernsecuritybank and the support of the Hands of Hope grant, Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch’s River’s Edge group home is undergoing much-needed renovations. With their financial support and dedicated team, we’ve already added a fresh coat of paint—and soon, updated siding and a new roof will follow.
Our therapeutic group homes serve boys and girls ages 8 to 17.5, providing individualized care during these critical years of growth and development. Designed with a family-style approach, our homes offer a safe, supportive environment that promotes healing, personal growth, and long-term success. We focus on helping youth build resilience, develop essential life skills, and achieve their goals for a brighter future.

CHICK STAMPEDE!

Spring has officially sprung at YBGR — the pheasant chicks are hatching! Ever wondered what a CHICK STAMPEDE sounds like?
Well… it’s loud, fluffy, and 100% adorable.
Ranch campus youth will be helping raise over 5,000 of these little peepers this season. Most will find new homes with private landowners in the fall — but for now, it’s all about heat lamps, chick chow, and non-stop peeping.
Stay tuned for more updates from the brooder barn!

Casper Bathroom Remodel

When Yellowstone Academy’s (YA) Casper Education Center was completed in 1965, YBGR was a facility for troubled boys. Today, YBGR is an accredited youth mental health treatment center, and the boys and girls who now attend YA require a higher level of care and supervision.

The main bathrooms in Casper were designed like most school buildings with boys’ and girls’ bathrooms each having multiple stalls, allowing several individuals to use the bathroom at the same time. However, due to safety concerns, more than half of YA students must have an adult accompany them to the bathroom and wait outside, and only one youth can be in the bathroom at a time, often causing long wait times to use the bathroom.

Remodeling the Casper bathrooms would create four single-use bathroom units plus a monitoring area for staff to wait in. In addition, portable panels can be used in anyone of the bathrooms to provide some privacy for students who are on suicide watch and require an adult to be in the same room, increasing the safety of the most at-risk students attending YA.

Will you help us improve the comfort and safety of youth struggling with mental health challenges?

Consider a gift to Yellowstone Foundation in support of Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch and similar organizations that treat youth facing the damage severe trauma has had on their lives.

 

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For more information Contact us Today!
Call 406.656.8772 | Email abigail@yellowstonefoundation.org

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