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Therapeutic Program for Boys

Located in Central Florida, Cross Prairie Boys Ranch is a distinguished boarding school where therapeutic excellence, innovative learning, and hands-on experiences intertwine. At our ranch, we transcend merely overcoming challenges, instead placing emphasis on nurturing resilience, fostering personal growth, and paving the way for a future brimming with fulfillment and self-discovery.

Beautiful Home & 20-acre Ranch: Providing tranquility and comfort.
Individual, Family & Group Therapy: Focus on holistic well-being.
Ranch Experience: Direct, hands-on learning and interaction.
Academic Excellence: Flexible learning, SAT prep, dual enrollment, and 1:1 tutoring.
Equine Assisted Therapy: For emotional growth and healing.
Spiritual Growth: Regular infusion of spiritual principles.

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About Our Troubled Youth Program

Our esteemed program stands as a lighthouse of transformative learning and therapeutic excellence in the landscape of places for troubled youth. Initially emerging from our profound experience with girls-only programs, the expansion to encompass boys was a response to the escalating requests to extend our comprehensive, transformative approach to assisting teenage boys.

Cross Prairie Boys Ranch is a distinguished residential child-caring agency and one of the top programs for troubled teens, holding its operations under the stringent provisions of Florida S.S. 409.176 through the FACCCA. This distinction guarantees the pinnacle of care and professional ethics.

The owners, Billy and Jennifer Del-Giudice, infuse their wealth of experience into the program, being deeply involved in the daily lives of the students and steadfastly dedicated to preserving the program's commitment to providing a symphony of professional therapeutic interventions, pioneering academic solutions, and spiritual enrichment in our group homes for teens. The journey at Cross Prairie Boys Ranch is not merely about surmounting challenges; it’s about fostering resilience, catalyzing growth, and laying the foundations for a luminous and fulfilling future.

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Academics & Treatment

At Cross Prairie Boys Ranch Transformative learning melds with therapeutic excellence to forge a sanctuary of holistic growth and development for troubled teenage boys. Our program offers a symphony of innovative academic solutions, professional therapeutic interventions, and enriching activities, all tailored meticulously to unveil the untapped potential within each student and pave the way for a future filled with resilience, fulfillment, and enduring positive relationships.

Flexible Academic Program

We offer an enriched and diverse curriculum, enabling students from 7th to 12th grade to delve into a blended learning environment. Our flexible academic structure allows students to access dual enrollment for pre-college courses and engage in dedicated SAT preparation and testing. For additional support, we extend 1:1 private tutoring, led by our team of highly qualified educators, committed to each student's academic success.

Equine Assisted Therapy

Our program utilizes the intuitive nature of horses, known for reflecting human emotions, to facilitate structured equine-assisted therapy. This approach empowers students to foster confidence, trust, and establish healthy boundaries under expert guidance. Learning to interact safely with horses enables students to enhance their emotional and life skills, contributing to their overall well-being.

Residential Treatment

Our clinical approach involves a meticulously designed six-phase therapeutic emotional growth model. It’s intended to nurture healthy coping mechanisms and foster profound self-awareness. Services like neurofeedback and brain mapping support emotional regulation, aligning with our commitment to equipping every student with the necessary tools for a fulfilled life.

Spiritual Growth

At Cross Prairie, we place a premium on spiritual development. Regular gatherings for exploring spiritual principles and God's Word are integrated throughout daily activities and lessons, creating an environment ripe for spiritual enrichment.

Therapy & Emotional Skills

Our holistic therapy programs emphasize evidence-based counseling in various settings, focusing on identifying and altering negative thought patterns. This comprehensive approach ensures students, and their families have continued support and the resources necessary for sustaining positive change.

Hands-on Ranch Experience

We integrate real-life, hands-on experiences at our farm, where teachers, mentors, and advisors collaborate with teens. This approach not only instills a sense of pride and ownership but also imparts invaluable lessons on responsibility and the essence of hard work to adolescents.

Our Guiding Principle

Put these abilities to work; throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone may notice your improvement and progress.”

- 1 Timothy 4:15

Who We Are?

We are Cross Prairie Boys Ranch, founded by Billy and Jennifer Del-Giudice with a sole mission to nurture success and growth in troubled teens. As proud parents of a teenage boy themselves, Billy and Jennifer imbued our foundation with profound insight and empathy, pioneering a sanctuary for comprehensive development. Our esteemed team comprises 11 licensed professionals specializing in diverse domains, including mental health support, academics, spiritual growth, and hands-on ranch experience, working synergistically to foster holistic betterment of our residents. We emphasize a balanced focus on mental and physical well-being, delivering high-end catered meals and offering top-notch amenities and school facilities. It’s our unwavering commitment to create an environment where students thrive, shaped by enriching experiences and underpinned by our relentless pursuit of excellence in adolescent care.