Georgia Sheriff's Youth Homes<\/h1>\n

The purpose of Georgia Sheriffs' Youth Homes is to give our state's most at-risk children the love, safety, and structure needed to become mature, successful adults.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the late 1950s, many Georgia sheriffs became increasingly concerned about the growing number of abandoned, neglected, and abused children. They understood it was vital – not just for the children, but for our state – to give these disadvantaged youth the chance to grow up in a loving and safe home environment. Peach County Sheriff Terry Deese serves as first vice president on the board of directors.<\/p>\n

So  in 1960, the sheriffs opened Georgia Sheriffs' Boys Ranch<\/a> near Hahira, where children could learn:<\/p>\n

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• Strong moral values and spiritual awareness<\/strong><\/li>\n
• How to overcome adversity<\/strong><\/li>\n
• Teamwork and accepting authority<\/strong><\/li>\n
• Personal responsibility<\/strong><\/li>\n
• Hygiene and manners<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Over the years, four additional homes have opened across the state for both boys and girls – providing thousands of disadvantaged youth the opportunity to live normal, positive lives in full-time residential facilities.<\/p>\n

  House parents instill in the children a strong work ethic, emphasizing education and training for future success. These values help prepare the children to become mature, responsible adults.<\/p>\n

  Georgia Sheriffs' Youth Homes also has an outdoor program, Camp Pioneer, in LaGrange on the Pineland Campus<\/a>. A summer camp program is offered to children who would not otherwise have the opportunity to enjoy an outdoor experience. <\/p>\n

  To give a child a brighter future, please make your tax-deductible gift to Georgia Sheriffs' Youth Homes today<\/a>.<\/p>\n

  Georgia Sheriffs' Youth Homes is sponsored by the Georgia Sheriffs' Association<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/article>\n