Scott remembers, it was a hot summer day when he was removed from his home by the court. He was just 14 at the time. Although leaving home was scary, he felt going to the Ranch couldn’t be any worse than where he was living. Years later, Scott can still recount the trauma of being locked in the sweltering garage or the camper all alone. As one of 5 kids (from multiple sets of parents), things happened that no child should have to experience. After he was removed from his home, he was able to come live at the Ranch. Initially, Scott had anger … Continue reading →

For 29 years, Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches has recognized Arkansans who have made outstanding contributions to create better opportunities for Arkansas children. These Arkansans personify in word and deed the ideals of the Ranch, and hundreds have gathered each year to pay tribute to their dedication at the Arkansas Children’s Award Dinner. This year, we are excited to present the 29th annual Arkansas Children’s Award to Sissy Jones, a generous advocate for building hopeful futures for Arkansas youth. “When you’re here, you’re family” isn’t just a phrase you’ll hear when you visit the largest family-owned and operated fine jewelry retailer … Continue reading →

7th Annual Youth Ranch Pumpkin Patch We are excited to welcome visitors back to the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches for our 7th annual Youth Ranch Pumpkin Patch presented by First Community Bank! Each year, our staff and children work to transform the Ranch into a fall wonderland that is fun for the whole family! Admission is only $10 and includes one pumpkin per visitor and free access to all of these fun activities:  Hay Ride Petting Zoo Enchanted Forest Barrel Train Ride Duck Race Bouncy Houses Inflatable Maze Hamster Wheel Race Corn Pit Inflatable Obstacle Course NEW: Scarecrow Competition! Create … Continue reading →

The 2024-2025 school year will begin next week, and one thing is for sure–we have lots of excited boys and girls! For some of our Ranchers, the first day of school represents a fresh start. And for many of our newer Ranchers, this will be the very first opportunity they have to thrive in school. This is all thanks to support from friends like you. You can help send our Ranchers back to school August 14th is the first day of school for our Ranchers, and we need your help. Our houses are full this summer as we prepare for … Continue reading →

After 40 plus years of service, longtime houseparents Cheyenne & Rick Ingram are retiring from the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches. Cheyenne & Rick (AKA Mom & Pop Ingram) have devoted their lives to raising children at the Ranch and have raised upwards of a thousand children in their home, along with their two biological children. Rick has also served as ASYR’s campus manager for the last decade. Mom & Pop Ingram have described being a houseparent as more of a ministry and a lifestyle than a job. They have countless stories of the children whose lives have been changed by … Continue reading →

On March 4th the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a groundbreaking ceremony for Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches’ new home, Beebe Hall. Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches is celebrating a project to construct a new home on its Batesville campus. Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches has a long history of caring for children. Founded by the Sheriffs of Arkansas in 1976, ASYR has provided hope and healing for more than 2,300 boys and girls from every corner of the state who has needed a place to call home. Our mission is to address, remedy, and prevent child abuse and neglect by creating … Continue reading →

Our boys and girls are out of school for Christmas break and are looking forward to a magical Christmas morning, some for the very first time. THANK YOU to everyone who contributed Christmas presents this year to make that magic happen! As we wrap up our 47th year at the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches, we are grateful that you helped us accomplish BIG things in 2023! This year: Boys and girls from 11 different counties found a stable, loving home and hope for a brighter future at the Ranch. We began fundraising and preparing the ground to build a new home … Continue reading →

Thank you to KARK Channel 4 for sharing the Ranch story! Since 1976, Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches has been a place to call home for more than 2,200 boys and girls from every corner of the state. While some Ranchers will stay until they’re 18 or 21, often the Ranch is a bridge for children from foster care to adoption. Watch Isaac’s story and see how the Ranch helped him find his forever family. You can join the fight against the foster care crisis The Ranch currently receives 20 calls per week looking for beds for foster children, and we … Continue reading →

What is Giving Tuesday? After Thanksgiving, #BlackFriday and #CyberMonday each year, we celebrate #GivingTuesday. This special day helps demonstrate that holidays can be about both giving and giving back.  This year, Citizens Bank will once again be matching gifts on #GivingTuesday. For every dollar donated to the ASYR on November 28th, Citizens Bank will match your contributions up to $5,000! Here are some ways YOU can help the ASYR receive the entire $5,000 matching gift from Citizens Bank on #GivingTuesday: Make an online donation by clicking here.  Text the word ranch to 26989, or call 501-940-3440 to make a gift of … Continue reading →

For 28 years, Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches has recognized  Arkansans who have made outstanding contributions to create better opportunities for Arkansas children. These Arkansans personify in word and deed the ideals of the Ranch, and hundreds have gathered each year to pay tribute to their dedication at the Arkansas Children’s Award Dinner. This year, we are excited to present the 28th annual Arkansas Children’s Award to Marge Schueck. Whether you realize it or not, you have likely been impacted by the work of Marge Schueck. You may have been helped by Marge in the gift shop at the Winthrop P. … Continue reading →