Keeping Siblings Together. Strengthening Families.
ABCFM RANCH & RETREAT MINISTRY
Nestled on 450 acres in the scenic Ozark mountains, the Arkansas Baptist Ranch offers a peaceful retreat with breathtaking views, a true ranch-life experience featuring horses, cattle, trails, a pond, creek, and close access to the Buffalo National River and the Branson area.
An Ozark Mountain Retreat for
Family Connection and Healing
Sibling Foster Care
At the Arkansas Baptist Ranch, we provide a nurturing community of foster homes designed to keep large sibling groups together. Here, foster families receive the support they need to welcome brothers and sisters, ensuring they stay connected during their time in care. Our campus offers a real home and a supportive environment where children experience the stability of family life. Campus Foster Homes are provided services by ABCFM Foster Care Provider, Connected Families.
Marriage & Family Retreats
The Ranch also hosts retreats as part of ABCFM’s Healthy Family Initiative, offering a peaceful setting for marriage and post-adoptive family retreats aimed at strengthening and empowering families across Arkansas.
In 1989, ABCFM took a step of faith and expansion when we accepted the offer of a Ranch near Harrison, AR which was originally a boys Ranch. True to our mission of adapting to the most urgent needs, we responded to evolving circumstances. Changes in Arkansas legislation regarding residential care and a growing demand for large sibling group foster care prompted a significant shift in our ministry on the Ranch. In 2020, the Ranch was rebranded as the Arkansas Baptist Ranch, providing foster homes on campus to large sibling groups ensuring that brothers and sisters can stay together. The Ranch not only provides a home like setting, but also a horse program, and even family visit space. To continue growing and meeting the needs of families, we're excited to add a retreat ministry at the Ranch for marriage and family retreats, all while still providing foster homes for large sibling groups. Today, the Arkansas Baptist Ranch continues to be a place of healing and hope for generations to come.