Better Futures Ranch: A Sanctuary for Healing & Hope
Transforming Lives of Abused & Neglected Children in Ohio
Brighter Futures Ranch Mission Statement
“At Brighter Futures Ranch, our mission is to provide a safe, loving, trauma‑informed, God‑honoring home for children and teens who’ve experienced abuse or neglect.
We combine 24/7 residential care, on‑site education, clinical therapy, and time in the barn with animals to help each child heal, grow, and discover their God‑given worth and potential.
Everything we do is guided by a few core values:
Safety first – physical, emotional, and spiritual safety drive every decision we make.
Trauma‑informed care – we see behavior through a trauma lens and respond with structure, empathy, and consistency instead of shame.
Dignity and respect – every child is treated as a unique, valuable person with a story that matters.
Hope and healing – we believe healing is possible through safe relationships, skilled care, and God’s love.
Excellence and accountability – we aim for high standards in care, education, and operations, and we use data and feedback to keep improving.
Family and community – when it’s safe, we involve families and partner with schools, churches, and community organizations.
Integrity and stewardship – we handle children’s stories, resources, and relationships with honesty and care.
Our goal is that every child who comes here leaves with more safety, more skills, healthier relationships, and a real sense of hope for their future.”
Facility Layout Plan: 20-Acre Healing Campus
1. Entrance & Security
Gated entry with security booth (monitored access)
Visitor parking (separate from resident/employee parking)
Welcome center/lobby (first point of contact, warm and non-institutional)
2. Residential Zone
8 Cottages (12 children per-cottage, ages 6–18)
Each cottage:
Home-like design (living room, kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms)
Staff office/quiet space
Small group therapy/meeting room
Outdoor patio/play area
Walking paths connecting cottages for safe, easy movement
3. Central Support & Learning Hub
Main Support Building
Administrative offices
Therapy rooms (individual, group, family)
Medical suite (nurse’s office, exam room)
Quiet/sensory room
Staff lounge & training rooms
Confidential intake/interview spaces
Education Wing
Classrooms (flexible, age-appropriate)
Computer lab/library
Art/music therapy studios
Multipurpose room (assemblies, indoor recreation)
4. Wellness & Recreation
Outdoor playgrounds (age-diverse, trauma-informed design)
Sports courts/fields (basketball, soccer, open green space)
Walking/running trails (nature-integrated, safe boundaries)
Community garden & greenhouse (horticultural therapy)
Animal care barn & paddocks (animal-assisted therapy, small farm animals)
5. Spiritual & Reflection Spaces
Chapel/meditation center (nondenominational, calming design)
Outdoor reflection garden (benches, water feature, privacy landscaping)
6. Dining & Social
Central dining hall (family-style meals, communal events)
Commercial kitchen (meal prep, nutrition education)
Small café/snack bar (for casual gatherings, supervised)
7. Staff & Operations
Staff parking (separate from visitors)
Maintenance/utility building (storage, workshops)
Laundry facility (centralized, with cottage-level access as needed)
8. Safety, Privacy & Compliance
Fencing/landscaping for privacy and security (not institutional, but protective)
Emergency access roads (for first responders)
Surveillance (public areas only, not in private or therapy spaces)
Flow & Experience
Zoned for privacy and community: Cottages are clustered but not crowded, with green buffers. The central hub is walkable from all cottages.
Nature integrated: Trails, gardens, and animal areas foster healing and connection.
Trauma-informed: Every space is designed for emotional safety, choice, and dignity.
