The Good Samaritan Boys Ranch was founded in 1959 by the Reverend Bob Johnson of Seminole Baptist Church in Springfield, Missouri. Since then our mission has been to provide hope for those who have not had hope and to provide a safe and caring home for those boys who have come from broken or non-existent homes. We help boys who have been abused and neglected to become responsible, productive young adults. We believe our dedication to this end benefits society in our area as a whole by preventing the recycling of child abuse from generation to generation and cutting the chain of problematic behavior. The Good Samaritan Boys Ranch is an investment in the future.

Our boys come to us from all over the State of Missouri and can be placed by state agencies.  We are licensed by the Missouri Division of Family Services and the Missouri Division of Youth Services as a Child Care Facility. We are also accredited with the Council on Accreditation.  Private placements may be considered based upon bed availability.

Good Samaritan Boys Ranch
P.O. Box 617
Brighton, MO 65617-0617
P: (417) 376-2238
F: (417) 376-2014

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Athletics
A big part of the treatment employed by the Ranch calls for each boy to participate in sporting and recreational events that build character and demonstrate the value of teamwork.

Team sports include baseball, track, swimming and soccer. A variety of other sporting games and activities are also played. Each stressing sportsmanship and the importance of physical fitness.

Recreation
An important part of any balanced life style includes recreation. The Good Samaritan Boys Ranch believes that outdoor recreation activities provide the youth under our care the opportunity to enjoy and learn how to protect the beauty of the Ozarks. A variety of recreation is available at the Ranch. Activities include canoeing, camping, hiking, backpacking and environmental exploration.