ABOUT circle ranch
Serving foster children in need of a home and family and providing hope for a brighter future.
Circle Ranch will care for children who have been neglected, abused and abandoned—giving them a safe environment, unconditional love and tools empowering them to heal from their past.
About Circle Ranch
Circle Ranch is a non-denominational Christian organization dedicated to serving foster youth in Northeast Georgia. Established in 2014 and recognized as a 501(c)(3), our mission is to provide love, stability, and life skills to children in need, empowering them to transition into adulthood with hope and purpose. Based in Greene County, we are committed to being a beacon of care and opportunity for vulnerable youth in our community.
Partner With Circle Ranch
At Circle Ranch, we provide love, stability, and security to children in foster care. With a critical shortage of foster families in Middle Georgia, our family-based care model offers a safe, nurturing environment to help these children build the skills they need for a brighter future.
Our New Home
We’re excited to introduce our future home—a space designed to be a lasting asset to our community, providing hope and support for generations to come.
Our Plan For The Future
Our three-phase plan is designed to make a lasting impact, providing thoughtful and effective ways to serve our community.
“And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.’”
Matthew 18:5 (NIV)
A Three-Phase Plan For The Future |
Be A Part Of The Solution
At Circle Ranch we believe that every child deserves a home, a family and a chance. We will provide an environment filled with grace, love and service which foster emotional healing in reclaiming the lives of children who have suffered unimaginable abuse, neglect and tragedy.
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Phase 1 of Circle Ranch's Capital Campaign included purchasing 60 acres in Northeast Georgia and constructing a children’s home.
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Georgia faces critical challenges impacting child welfare, including poverty, single-parent families, abuse, and limited foster care resources. Ranked 43rd in child well-being, Georgia sees over 672,000 children in poverty, 14,000 in foster care, and 20,000 confirmed cases of neglect annually. With approximately 5,900 children in poverty and 1,100 in foster care in our service areas (Regions 5 and 7), Circle Ranch aims to fill a vital gap, providing safe, stable homes for children who lack family support and addressing the shortage of foster and residential care options across the state.
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A working ranch and living facility for our foster children who deserve a chance. Circle Ranch provides a stable, Christ-centered family environment where children who have faced trauma can find healing and growth. Each child is placed in a supportive home with nurturing houseparents and a dedicated Child Care Team, who tailor individualized care and a Life Skills Program to promote self-sufficiency, emotional wellness, and spiritual development. Through this holistic approach, Circle Ranch equips children with the tools and confidence needed for a successful transition to adulthood.
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Interested in learning more or contributing to our mission? Contact us today.
“I wholeheartedly endorse the ministry and future work of Circle Ranch.”
In line with Circle Ranch’s mission, we collaborate with churches, faith-based organizations, and community leaders, ensuring they have the resources and guidance needed.
Our service area
Serving the Children of Northeast Georgia
Circle Ranch was founded to support children in Northeast rural Georgia who have faced abandonment or trauma and need safe placement outside their homes. Our primary service area includes DFCS Region 5, covering Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Jasper, Madison, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Walton, and Putnam counties. We also serve DFCS Region 7 as a secondary area.
Quick Facts
1,000 Children
according to DFCS from Region 5 in foster care
43%
in the last few years Region 5 has lost over 43% of its foster homes
Jonathan's Story
June 15, 2017
The name and age of this child have been changed and the details removed but the story is very real . Within our own communities, stories very similar to Jonathan’s story of neglect, abuse, and abandonment are taking place. These children are not responsible for their circumstances.
It’s The People Who Make Circle Ranch Special.
