• We believe that young people facing mental or emotional challenges can experience profound growth through work on farms, ranches, and exposure to animals and the outdoors. Our programs are designed to be affordable and accessible, offering an effective complement to traditional approaches to mental well-being.

Through participation in all of our programs, we aim to: 

• Relieve stress and anxiety for teens and their caregivers
• Complement the benefits of therapy and medication
• Boost self-esteem and increase motivation through gaining new skills and improving employability
• Spark an interest in a vocation or career in agriculture and animal care

*Financial Assistance 

We offer a sliding scale discount up to a full waiver based on household size and income. To inquire about eligibility for a discount/waiver, email us at programs@bensranch.org. 

Ben’s Ranch Foundation is an approved vendor for the Indiana Educational Scholarship Account (ESA).  Families can now use their ESA funds to access our programs and services. For more information, please visit: www.in.gov/tos/inesa/parent-page/