Company Profile
Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch
Company Overview
Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, a nonprofit organization, is trusted locally and nationally as a leader in the field of mental health care for children and their families.
Each day, YBGR’s employees work with close to 600 youth throughout Montana who struggle with controlling emotions and behaviors. YBGR has impacted more than 10,000 youth and their families since 1957 through Residential Services in Billings, Community Based Services throughout Montana, and the Yellowstone Academy in Billings.
Company History
Franklin Robbie founded Yellowstone Boys Ranch in 1956, following several years as a pastor and regional director for Youth for Christ. When he visited the Montana State Industrial School and saw young, juvenile delinquent boys housed with older criminals, he determined an option needed to be created. In June of 1957, the first boy was welcomed at Yellowstone Boys Ranch.