Welcome

Real Life Children’s Ranch is a faith based ministry that offers residential, family style group foster homes. We are licensed by the state of Florida to provide group foster homes for boys and girls who have been abused, abandoned and/or neglected. Real Life Children’s Ranch is a Florida, non-profit 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. Donations are tax deductible.


Located on the shores of Lake Okeechobee in Florida Real Life Children’s Ranch is located just south of the City of Okeechobee. As a faith based charitable organization, our goal is to give children the best possible care in a secure family atmosphere and to guide them into fulfilling and productive futures. Real Life Children’s Ranch is not merely a facility to house abused and abandoned children, but it is a loving, caring environment where children learn the richness of a well-rounded life.


Real Life Children’s Ranch has served children since 1957 by providing faith based, family style group homes. Real Life Children’s Ranch is well known as a Florida charity that gives foster children a second chance, not merely to survive, but to thrive. There are many ways to get involved with us including employment and volunteer opportunities working with children.