Dear Friends of Progress Ranch and Community Members

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Progress Ranch has closed its doors.

Like many others in our field, remaining sustainable has been especially difficult in these challenging times. Despite every effort, we have reached the end of the line. While we are deeply saddened by this outcome, we are incredibly proud of the difficult and life-changing work we have accomplished over the past 49 years. From the very beginning, Progress Ranch has been a place of healing, support, and hope for hundreds of young boys, and in the last 16 months, for 66 children and youth of all genders, many of whom were being trafficked and all of whom were in profoundly vulnerable moments in their lives.

Our dedicated staff stood strong until our very last day, unwavering in their commitment to the well-being of each child in our care. They created enriching experiences, built healing and authentic relationships, and ensured exceptional transition support for every young person. Some youth were reunited with family or placed in foster homes, while others were supported in accessing treatment programs. Even those who could not transition into homes left our care having experienced something often elusive: safe, nonjudgmental connection with adults supporting the next steps in healing little by little. We leave with deep gratitude for the immense support we’ve received over the years. Our community—service clubs, houses of worship, donors, volunteers, and individuals in Davis, Sacramento and elsewhere embraced our mission wholeheartedly. Your generosity was felt not only in financial donations but also in beautiful, personal gestures like homemade blankets, quilts, warm meals, and gifts of playground equipment, etc. Volunteers gave their time to tutor, mentor, and care for our children in the most meaningful ways. This kindness had a lasting impact on both our children and our staff.

We are also thankful for the outstanding partnerships that helped us grow and innovate. Over the past two years, Sacramento County was a true collaborator, working with us to co-create responsive, effective programming. Yolo County educators and government agencies also walked alongside us, recognizing and responding to the unique potential
and needs of the children we have served since 1976.

This is an especially difficult era for agencies providing residential treatment and mental health and foster care services to our most vulnerable children and youth in California. As we close our last chapter at Progress Ranch, we ask that you consider continuing your support for others doing this critical work. The California Alliance of Child and Family Services has a membership directory of their non-profit nationally accredited agencies which continue to serve vulnerable youth and families across our state. You can find a list of their non-profit members here

Member Agencies | California Alliance of Child and Family Services.

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With overflowing hearts, thank you. Thank you for believing in our mission, in our staff, and most importantly, in the children, youth and families we’ve served. Your support made all the difference. With sincere gratitude,

Alyssum Maguire, Executive Director
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Progress Ranch Treatment Services for Children