Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch

The 9 Organizational Values of YBGR

Safety: The condition of being physically, psychologically, socially and emotionally safe from pain, injury, or loss.

Hope: Anticipation with confidence and trust.

Relationships: Being committed to one another in a mutually respectful, dignified, healthy, and honoring manner.

Excellence: At YBGR excellence is represented by the practice of Faith, Hope, Integrity, Relationships, Respect, Safety and Stewardship.

Integrity: Doing what is right, putting the needs of others above your own, and living by the highest values.

Respect: An attitude of valuing others, caring about people and treating them with dignity.

Faith: Being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see, based upon our belief in God.

Values: The principles which guide all decisions and activities directed at pursuing the vision and achieving the mission.

Stewardship: The use of any resource or talent entrusted to YBGR to fulfill the mission and vision.

Accreditation, Licensure,
& Performance Quality Improvement

Accreditation

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch is proud to be accredited by the Council on Accreditation. YBGR’s COA accreditation with seven (7) distinct programs demonstrates our commitment to client safety and quality of care. The accreditation process involves detailed review and analysis of both our administrative operations and our multiple service delivery practices that are measured against national standards of best practice.

Licensure

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch is licensed by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services in the following areas:

Child Placing Agency
Mental Health Center
Therapeutic Youth Group Homes
Residential Treatment Facility

Performance Quality Improvement

Safety and quality care is goal number one at Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch. We are continuously monitoring, analyzing and making changes as needed to improve our services. Stakeholder involvement including community leadership, youth and families, employees and contracting agencies is paramount in determining the needs and strategic plan goals and objectives for the facility. YBGR utilizes guidelines, standards and benchmarking from the following national organizations in our ongoing efforts:

Alliance for Children & Families
Behavioral Pathways Systems
Council on Accreditation

Accreditation and Licensure

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch is:

Accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services (COA)
Licensed by Montana Department of Health & Human Services

Yellowstone Academy is:

Accredited by Montana Office of Public Instruction
Accredited by Northwest Accreditation Commission (9-12)

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch is a member of: