In 1961, 100 acres of land west of Midland was purchased. Over our forty-three year history, the Ranch has significantly expanded its facilities and services. Following are the highlights:
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1963
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Nobles Home completed and doors opened to Girls Ranch |
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1966
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Fraternal Order of Eagles built two more youth homes: Casa Home and Eagles Home |
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1972
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J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation built Administrative Home |
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1975
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Blakemore Park, tennis courts, and basketball goals added |
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1982
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J.E. & L.E. Mabee and Abell-Hanger Foundations built two new youth homes |
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1983
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Allen K. Trobaugh Library Learning Center was built through community donations |
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1985
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Re-licensed to work with boys and girls, name changed to High Sky Children's Ranch |
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1986
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J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation built recreation area, playground, and pool |
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1987
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Implemented International Teaching Family Model |
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1989
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Began S.T.A.Y. Together Runaway Prevention program |
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1990
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Began Therapeutic Foster Care Program |
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1991
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Purchased first community home through M.S. Doss and JE. & L.E. Mabee Foundations |
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1992
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Built additions to Casa and Doss-Mabee homes Harriet and Harvey Herd Home was built for additional youths |
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1993
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Ellen and Bill Noel Therapy Center was built to meet additional counseling needs Nelda and Bill Coleman Stables were built for expanded therapeutic services |
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1995
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Implemented on-campus school program Implemented specialized program for victims of sexual abuse and severe trauma |
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1996
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Implemented Families Together and Project Secure programs |
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1997
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Implemented Community Services program |
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1998
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Began PAL program (Preparation for Adult Living) |
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1999
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Endowment Campaign and Legislative Committee |
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2000
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Began work on the Peace Garden and developed an Emergency Home |
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2001
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Implemented LIFE program Nobles Training Center |
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2002
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Implemented Healthy Texas Families program Expanded LIFE program Implemented Safe and Secure |
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2003
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Opened office in Abilene for LIFE program |
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2004
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Opened S.T.A.Y. offices in Sweetwater, Snyder and San Angelo in addition to offices already established in Midland, Alpine, and Ft. Hancock |
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2005
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Licensed as an Emergency Shelter Developed 6-year plan for major maintenance |
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2006
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Opened Jackie Carter Home |