Resource Families
Join Our Mission as a
Resource Family
It’s life. It’s all so normal. And yet, at Big Oak Ranch, it’s also extraordinary.
“Resource Parenting has made me a much better wife and mother, and a better teacher.”
Ann Bettis, Resource Parent & Middle School Teacher
A life-changing volunteer role
Resource families are a critical part of our ministry — supporting our houseparents and offering our children an extended family, one weekend a month.
Like any family, the families of Big Oak Ranch are bustling with activity. Our children are involved in pursuits that maximize their potential — school, sports, music lessons, and more. They’re engaged with on-Ranch activities like Big Oak Cattle and work jobs in the community. They’re active in church and enjoy memorable family vacations. In everything they do, our houseparents are always present, investing in their children’s future through consistent love and encouragement.
They’re able to do this with the support of volunteer Resource Families.
Through Resource Families, we can pair a child with an extended “family,” acting as an aunt, uncle, grandparent or close family friend for a weekend.
The relationships built and enjoyed through this valuable part of our mission are life-changing for our children and our resource families alike.
“Resource weekends provide a place where my girls can just go to the ballpark, go to the movies, or out to eat. It’s surrounding our kids so that they have a village.”
Suzanne Miller, Housemom at Big Oak Girls’ Ranch
Interested in becoming a Big Oak Ranch Resource Family?
Learn more about what it means to be a Resource FamilyResource families are a critical part of our ministry — supporting our houseparents and offering our children extended family.