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“I
am thrilled that Sunny Crest Youth Ranch is being built here
in Eaton County. I firmly believe that community-based
treatment has a much greater chance of rehabilitating boys in
trouble than does distant institutional treatment. There is
something about animals and agriculture that helps young
people develop into responsible adults.”
- The
Honorable Michael Skinner Eaton County Probate Judge |
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“During my many years working with abused, neglected and
delinquent children, I searched in vain for placements that
could offer the structure and special loving services that the
children in my care desperately needed. At last, there is
light at the end of the tunnel. And that light is strong,
clear and guiding. Join me in giving thanks for Sunny Crest
Youth Ranch.”
- Glen Rairigh, retired State of Michigan Social Service
Specialist |
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“It is my belief that Sunny Crest Youth Ranch will provide
Barry, Eaton and Ionia Counties with local options to address
displaced, abused and neglected boys. The SCYR boys will have
an opportunity to grow up with caring house parents who will
provide the parenting skills and guidance that was missing in
their lives.”
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Steven Barnum, Ph.D. President, Sunny Crest Youth Ranch Board
of Directors |
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“It hurts to know there are young boys who are unloved and
unwanted from dysfunctional families. These boys need a
secure, loving home where they can learn the values needed for
a successful life. Sunny Crest Youth Ranch can meet this need
and deserves our continued support.”
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Bill Eckstrom Retired Lakewood Superintendent of Schools |
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“Sunny Crest Youth Ranch is the most exciting program I have
had the privilege of helping to create. Inspiration for the
Ranch came as a result of work Ron Coppess and I began almost
10 years ago when we tried to identify safe homes for older
“throw away” kids. Now, the passion to provide a safe,
nurturing home, coupled with the vision and expertise of
professionals who have years of experience working with
troubled youth and their parents, have given birth to a place
and program that will be a model around the country. Sunny
Crest will provide a rich, nurturing environment, and a
professional, individualized treatment and educational program
for each boy and his family, enhanced by a cadre of tutors and
mentors who remain involved even after a boy is reunited with
his family. Mentoring a young man capable of creating a safe,
nurturing family of his own is the promise and the goal of
Sunny Crest Youth Ranch.”
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Patricia R. Lynn, M.A.S.W. Caseworker, Youth Service Bureau,
Barry Co. Family Division, since January 1984 |
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