Parent Resource Guide

McCrossan Boys Ranch Specializes in providing “New Hope for a Better Life.” The Ranch has helped at-risk boys for more than 65 years. Below is a list of common issues we have helped treat: 

When a teen engages in dangerous behavior (for example, substance abuse, truancy, petty theft, etc.), it is usually a warning sign of larger underlying problems.   

If your child has had run-ins with authority or the law, this is a sign that your son may be in need of residential treatment. Removing them from the home can help treat the problem and reduce the likelihood they have to further get into trouble. 

If your child is harming himself (for example, by cutting or burning the skin), it's important to act quickly. Self-injurious behavior is a growing trend among teens and can be a warning sign of larger problems.

We recognize the seriousness of teenage drug and/or alcohol use. We also know that it is important to look past the usage and focus on the cause. McCrossan Boys Ranch has a working relationship with Keystone Community Solutions, which specializes in outpatient and inpatient substance abuse. The Ranch also works locally with several AA/NA groups. 

Many teenage behavior problems mask depression. Even mild depression can lead to self-abusive behavior. We work closely with each child to address his personal issues and find the optimal treatment.
 

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can have a profound impact on a child's behavior. The extent to which these conditions affect a child with an ADD or ADHD diagnosis will vary; therefore, we customize the therapeutic program for each child to meet his needs. Our accredited on-campus school specializes in working with youth with these diagnoses. 

Behavioral problems can be outward symptoms of greater struggles your child is dealing with. Each child at McCrossan Boys Ranch has a specialized treatment program tailored to their specific behavioral  problems.  

Children who sexually act out are often using this behavior to mask other serious issues. The key to understanding sexual promiscuity is to look beneath the behavior and try to understand the root cause. 

Gang involvement, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorder and students on IEP (Individualized Education Plan) in school.