Update from CEO Mike Chavers Regarding Former Employee John Whiteside
CEO Mike Chavers addresses recent media coverage and reaffirms YBGR’s commitment to youth safety and transparency ...
Fortin Lodge: Honoring the Fortins’ Lasting Impact
Fortin Lodge stands as a quiet legacy of hope, healing, and second chances for the youth of Yellowstone Boys and ...
14 Quotes on Having a Gentle Response to Kids’ Mistakes
Here are fourteen quotes to guide you in having a gentle response to kids' mistakes and illustrate why it's important ...
Honoring the Legacy of Orth Lodge
Orth Lodge was the first building at Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch. To this day, it continues to stand as ...
Kids at YBGR’s Boulder Group Homes Make a Lasting Impact at Local Animal Shelter
Youth from YBGR’s Boulder Group Homes volunteer at ASCJeffco—building skills, connection, and community through care ...
Friction. How to Conquer Conflict at Work
Conflict at work is inevitable. Here are a few tips to navigate common communication pitfalls that lead to friction in ...
4th Annual Chili Cook-Off at the Ranch
Join us Sept. 25th for Yellowstone Foundation’s 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off—food, fun, live music, and more! Proceeds support programs for ...
17 Quotes on Coaching Kids Through Behaviors
Coach kids with confidence! Here are seventeen quotes to help you decode and navigate through challenging behaviors ...
1956 Marked the Start. 1957 Made It Real. A Legacy of Caring Still Growing
In June of 1957, we welcomed our first child to the Ranch. Explore our history of caring for youth and ...
YBGR Staff Give Back: 4,238 Hours of Volunteering Across Montana
YBGR staff spent 4,238 hours volunteering across Montana, showing how caring people strengthen communities ...
13 Quotes Illustrating the Power of Building on Strengths
Children grow best when we build on their strengths! Here are thirteen quotes illustrating how to lay a solid foundation ...
Walmart’s Generosity Helps Yellowstone Youth Gardening Thrive
Walmart’s support helps Yellowstone youth gardening thrive by giving kids hands-on skills, confidence, and healing through nature ...
Breaking the Silence: Why Men’s Mental Health Deserves Our Attention
Men’s mental health is often overlooked. Learn why breaking stigma matters and how speaking up can save lives ...
Yellowstone Academy Gardening Takes Root
Yellowstone Academy gardening teaches youth life skills and resilience while nurturing healing through hands-on projects ...
It’s Survival. 13 Quotes on Trauma and Healing
Trauma leaves marks; healing writes new stories. Here are thirteen quotes on survival, strength, and healing ...
New YBGR SMART Rooms Are Helping Montana Kids Heal
New SMART rooms are helping YBGR youth heal across Montana through a trauma-informed approach that uses movement and sensory tools ...
June Is PTSD Awareness Month: Exploring Trauma, Recovery, and Hope
June is PTSD Awareness Month. Learn more about trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, and recovery ...
A Day to Remember: Yellowstone Academy Graduation, Class of 2025
Yellowstone Academy graduation marked a milestone for the class of 2025—celebrating years of growth, care, and perseverance ...
15 Quotes on Emotional Healing
Explore 15 powerful quotes on emotional healing and the path to breaking cycles of trauma with awareness and self-compassion ...
MMIP Awareness Month: Honoring Lives and Raising Voices at the Ranch
Youth at YBGR led a powerful vigil for MMIP Awareness Month, raising voices for justice, safety, and visibility in Native ...
YBGR Celebrates MSW Carroll College Graduates
YBGR celebrates staff earning MSW degrees from Carroll College as they grow their careers in youth mental health across Montana ...
5 Tips to Help You Regulate and Respond to Others
Learn how to regulate in the moment and respond with intention. These 5 tips help you stay grounded when emotions ...
How to Recognize Trauma Triggers in Kids and Respond
Understand what a trauma trigger is, how it shows up in kids, and how to respond in ways that build ...
Tribal Leaders Visit for Closer Look at Native American Services
Tribal leaders visit YBGR to explore how Native American Services strengthens culturally connection for youth across Montana ...
17 Quotes on Helping Kids Navigate Anxiety
Anxiety in childhood is common. Here are seventeen quotes illustrating what it looks like and how to support kids ...
YBGR Butte Gathers to Honor the Past and Celebrate the Future
Our YBGR Butte team celebrated the rebranding of their office—honoring decades of service and a stronger future for youth ahead ...
4 Tips to Help Kids with Anxiety
Does your child struggle with anxiety? Here are a few tips to help you coach them through those anxious feelings! ...
Strengthening Families Month— Stronger Families, Stronger Futures
April is Strengthening Families Month. Learn how we support more than 3,600 youth and families across Montana through care and ...
Butte Community-Based Services Brings Easter Joy to Youth and Families
Our Butte community-based services team hosted Easter celebrations with egg hunts, crafts, and connection for youth and families ...
7 Ways to Practice Mindful Parenting—and Strengthen Every Relationship
Mindful parenting builds stronger bonds with your child—and mindfulness strengthens connections across every part of your life ...
A 12 Quote Guide to Raising Teens
Raising teens is hard! Here are twelve quotes to guide you in parenting youth through their teenage years ...
YBGR Sponsors Pheasants Forever with Student-Raised Birds
Yellowstone Academy students raised and donated 50 pheasants to support Pheasants Forever, blending youth development with conservation ...
3 Positive Parenting Keys for Hard Days
Feeling overwhelmed? These 3 positive parenting keys help you stay connected, calm, and confident—especially on the hard days ...
Safe Sacred Spaces Conference — Thursday, May 8th
Join us in Billings for Safe Sacred Spaces—faith-based training to recognize and respond to common mental health challenges ...
Youth Wrap Up Volleyball Season with Match Against Staff
Youth at YBGR wrapped up volleyball season with a fun, hard-fought match against staff—celebrating growth, teamwork, and heart ...
6 Tips to Combat Caregiver Burnout
Struggling with caregiver burnout? Here are 6 practical tips to reduce stress, find balance, and protect your emotional well-being ...
YBGR Shelby Pedals for a Purpose at CycleMT Fundraiser
YBGR Shelby joined Logan Health’s CycleMT to raise funds for Montana kids needing medical care. A ride with heart—and impact ...
Grit—18 Quotes Exploring Passion and Perseverance
Grit—a unique blend of passion and perseverance—is the recipe for success. Here are eighteen quotes illustrating the path to being ...
Drop the Labels! Kids Shine When We Focus on Strengths
When mental health providers focus on strengths rather than labels and deficits, excellent outcomes happen for kids! ...
17 Quotes on Childhood Trauma & Healing
Childhood trauma touches many of our lives. Here are seventeen quotes that illustrate its impact and the journey to healing ...
YBGR Brings Mental Health Care to Schools Across Montana
Bringing mental health care into schools, YBGR partners with 24 Montana districts to help kids build resilience and thrive ...
21 Quotes on Raising Kids with Grit
Want to raise kids with grit—the passion and perseverance to push through challenges to achieve long–term goals? Here's how! ...
6 Months Strong: Reshaping Youth Mental Health Through Integrated Care
Six months into partnering with YDI, YBGR is expanding access and helping Montana kids get timely support through integrated care ...
Amazon Brings Smiles (and Snacks) to the Ranch
Amazon's snack donation brought joy, smiles, and a powerful message to kids at the Ranch in Billings—they matter ...
7 Ways to Raise Resilient Kids
Explore the 7 Cs of resilience and learn how you can help kids bounce back, grow stronger, and thrive through ...
Can Childhood Trauma Make You Sick?
Can childhood trauma affect your health? Learn how early experiences shape long-term well-being—and what can help protect kids ...
New Signs, Mission Shines! New YBGR Signage Arriving Statewide
New YBGR signage is rolling out statewide—bringing a unified look to the spaces where our mission comes to life ...
No Shortcuts to Excellence—Great Work, Great Outcomes Take Grit
Got grit? It's the secret sauce to excellence! Learn more about what it is and how to develop it in ...
YBGR Students at Yellowstone Academy Take the ACT
YBGR students at Yellowstone Academy take the ACT, marking a key step toward college and future opportunities ...
13 Quotes on Navigating Stress
Is the tension of today's world impacting you? Here are 13 quotes on the journey through stress and how to ...