Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch

"I have been at Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch for eleven months. I've advanced far from the Chicago boy who came here. I participate in stacking hay, hiking, fishing, swimming, playing billiards, and doing activities in the gym. All of this sounds just like fun and games, but there is a therapeutic value to everything we do here, some are just more obvious than others." -Alumni https://lnkd.in/ekZBRn9

Santa made a special stop at our Boulder Campus on Friday to visit the kids in our group homes! The holiday season is here, and without a doubt, it’s starting to feel a lot like Christmas!

Meet Lacey Jones, Clinical Program Therapist, and Skyler Carroll, Program Manager, at Jessie Grant Lodge at the Ranch in Billings. Lacey and Skyler, alongside their teammates on campus, work tirelessly to deliver essential, lifesaving care to the youth we serve. Their dedication helps young people overcome challenges, find healing, and build resilience for the future. At Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, our mission drives everything we do: Caring people, preparing youth for life. Thank you, Lacey, Skyler, and our incredible team at our PRTF campus + across the state, for the impact you make every day. No doubt, your work makes a difference.

Did you catch our Bozeman team at the Christmas Stroll last week? They were out on the town, spreading mental health awareness and opportunities to get involved. Thanks to the amazing support from the community, most of our Angel Tree tags were picked up, each representing a gift for a child in our care! Pictured are: Jonna Whitman, Administrative Supervisor Sarah Davis, Home Support Services Specialist Meg Desmond, Admin Support Daisy Khoury, Targeted Case Manager A huge thank you to our team for the impact they make daily on the lives of families and for sharing our mission with the community. We’re grateful to have you on our team!

Meet Elizabeth Campoy, Supported Employment Supervisor, and Erica Kern, Supported Employment Specialist! Elizabeth, Erica, and their team make a difference every day by equipping youth with the skills they need to succeed in the workforce and in life. Together, they partner with employers in Yellowstone County to connect youth with jobs and teach them essential skills for a successful transition into adulthood. From career coaching and interview prep to resume writing and on-site support, they ensure youth have the tools they need to thrive for a lifetime. Their commitment goes beyond just job placement — it's about empowering youth to navigate the world with confidence. 👉 To date, 337 youth have been served through our Supported Employment Program, with over 500 jobs filled in Yellowstone County — a true testament to the impact of their work. Thank you, Elizabeth, Erica, and our entire supported employment team, for living out our mission of “Caring people, preparing youth for life,” and empowering the young people we serve to create bright, successful futures!

Check it out! Cassie Francisco, Residential Counselor, took the kids from Fortin East Lodge at our main campus in Billings to decorate our annual holiday tree at Moss Mansion. Hey, Team! The festive décor looks great! If you're in Billings, be sure to stop by the mansion for a historical tour and cast your vote for our display! At the end of the season, Moss Mansion will reveal the winner, and we'd love your support!

Have you met Leslin Ossoff? This incredible YBGR veteran was just promoted to Regional Clinical Manager, and we couldn’t be more proud! Leslin began her journey with us delivering school-based services in Dillon, where her passion for creating meaningful change for kids and families quickly stood out. Her leadership continued to shine as she stepped into the role of Lead Home Support Services Therapist, working tirelessly to support families—first remotely from Tennessee and later from our Livingston Community Office after returning to Montana. Now, as Regional Clinical Manager, Leslin will work alongside Kelsey Ehlert, Regional Clinical Manager based in Lewistown, to mentor clinicians and guide the delivery of home support services—strengthening families and building strong foundations of resilience for kids. Congrats, Leslin, on this well-deserved promotion! We’re grateful for your leadership and the impact you make every day.

In October, Youth Dynamics of Montana joined forces with Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, uniting as one community of caring people, preparing youth for life. Together, we created a comprehensive continuum of children’s behavioral health care services and significantly expanded our reach. As part of this transition, Bill Hritsco, President of Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Foundation, has traveled across Montana to meet with teams, learn how the Foundation can support local mission-driven needs, and introduce its work to communities. Pictured here, Bill connects with Kerry McKenzie, Administrative Supervisor, and Heather Kempster, Home Support Services Specialist, at our Missoula office. To Bill and the entire Foundation team: thank you for all you do in service of our kids—on the Ranch, across Montana, and beyond.

Season’s Greetings from our Admissions crew! 🎄    Pictured is the team sporting their “ugly” holiday sweaters, gathered in our Administration Building at our main campus in Billings.   Hey, Team! We appreciate you! Thank you for everything you do in service of our mission and ensuring we’re delivering it to kids. 💚

See the words in the graphic below? They speak to the heart of our mission. For over six decades, Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch has been a place of transformation, where caring people prepare youth for life, fostering healing and resilience in children and their families. From our humble beginnings in residential care at our main campus in Billings, our footprint today stretches wide—reaching youth in every corner of Montana through comprehensive PRTF treatment, therapeutic group home care, and community-based support. Ready to make a difference? Join us in our mission by visiting www.ybgr.org/careers and explore additional ways to give back through Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Foundation at yellowstonefoundation.org.