by John Sweet | Nov 4, 2022 | Heart of Florida Youth Ranch
It has indeed been a challenging few years for The Ranch. Together, we are recovering from losses to significant family and friends. But it is a new season in many ways. We are now recognized as an At-Risk Group Home for children who have been trafficked or are at...
by John Sweet | Sep 17, 2017 | Heart of Florida Youth Ranch
I wanted to update you on the Heart of Florida Youth Ranch. This is our seventh day without power. I am reminded of a point made by General Overseer Tim Hill a few years ago. You are not intended to win in some battles but only survive. I doubt anyone feels...
by John Sweet | Mar 29, 2016 | Uncategorized, Heart of Florida Youth Ranch
I remember his tears. Ethen is a seventeen-year-old boy who has faced over a decade of “the system” in over 20 placements. With tears, he steadied himself and stared directly at me. He said, “You have no idea what it is like to sit in an office with people on the...
by John Sweet | Mar 11, 2016 | Heart of Florida Youth Ranch
The hurt is this big!! Not long ago, I sat with a young lady named Lorie, who was describing her pain and anger. She described a life of abandonment and abuse that culminated in rape. Tears flowed openly as she shared. I asked if she could describe how big is the...
by John Sweet | Jan 1, 2016 | Heart of Florida Youth Ranch
It has been proven that a child must have loving relationships to grow and develop in every area of life. Children from third-world orphanages, where there was a lack of human interaction due to sheer numbers of children versus staff, face huge gaps in development,...
