About Us

Affordable Boarding School for Struggling Girls

Thrive Girls Ranch & Home reform school for girls offers life transformation to girls who are struggling with life-impacting and self-destructive behaviors or attitudes. We desire to see every girl reach her God-given potential. Our ministry includes a number of elements, but our overall goal is to see girls prepared to transition successfully back to a normal and healthy lifestyle, whether that be college, ministry, or the workforce. Ideally, we want to see every young girl following God.

Family Restoration

We desire to see families healed and restored. We invite parents to visit with their daughter on campus once each month. These family days give families time to restore relationships within the supportive environment on campus. Parents also have the opportunity to spend time with other parents and with our staff and to receive good counsel.

Covenant to Our Students

Healthy Futures

We prepare girls for the future wherever God may lead them next. In addition to an accredited high school education, we provide physical exercise and adventure outings filled with life training and mentoring. We help each girl become all that God has created her to be.

General 

Program Name: Thrive Girls Ranch and Home 

Program Details: 

Education, residential care, and Christian counseling for girls ages 12-17 who need help and mentoring. 

 

Founder: Teen Challenge Texas 

Contact Information 

Location: northeast of Austin, TX 

Website: https://www.thrivegirlshome.org 

Telephone: (512) 545-2226 

Email: TGA.admissions@Tctexas.org 

Address: 

PO BOX 1054 

HUTTO, TEXAS 78634 

Organization Information 

Licensed? LICENSED through Teen Challenge Texas 

Accreditations: Cognia and Ignitia acredited curriculums 

Strengths: 

Our comprehensive ministry is tailored to transform misbehavior and self-destructive tendencies into qualities of responsibility, respect, and grace. 

Religious? yes, Christian, non-denominational 

Site Visits:

We invite parents to visit with their daughters on campus once each month. 

Contact the Thrive Girls Ranch and School office for information 

 

Length of Stay: one year, 12 months 

Enrollment Period(s): 

Year-round enrollment 

Target Population:  

Ages: Gender(s):  girls 12-17 years old 

Ideal For: 

Girls who are struggling with life-impacting and self-destructive behaviors or attitudes. 

 Program Structure 

Clinical Expertise: Therapists meet with girls at a Thrive Works Counseling facility nearby. 

Program Design: 

 This Christian boarding school in Texas features a three-tiered structure. This system governs earned privileges and indicates progress. The staff looks for evidence of personal growth in attitude, character, and conduct. The third level presents training in leadership skills and expectations. 

Specialized Focus: 

Finding one’s God-given purpose in this world. 

Trauma-Specific Tools: Used by outside therapists at Thrive Works Counseling 

Trauma-Informed Care? Used by outside therapists at Thrive Works Counseling 

Community Focus: 

Our school for girls has a strongly supportive relationship with a local church, which supports the work and ministry of Thrive Girls Ranch & Home and also provides a church home. Girls and staff attend services and participate in mission projects. Girls also work through the Teen Challenge discipleship curriculum as part of the ministry requirements. 

Special Activities: 

We provide physical exercise and adventure outings filled with life training and mentoring 

School/Program Slogan: none 

Academics and Training 

Academic Support:

Girls work on their secondary education in our accredited private school. Girls work under the instruction of a certified teacher, with tutors available for additional assistance. 

Thrive Girl’s Ranch & Home teaches Alta & Ignitia academic curriculum. Alta & Ignitia partners with Christian schools and academies, like Thrive, to provide high-quality, Christ-centered education. Alta & Ignitia offers more than 100 courses for 6-12th grade, as well as over 200 dual credit courses from leading Christian colleges and universities. Alta & Ignitia courses are rigorous and exceed all national standards and recommendations. 

Classroom Type: 

Computer use in classroom setting, with teacher assistance, mentor support 

State Licensed Teachers? The Teacher on staff is a Nationally Accredited Teacher with Teen Challenge USA, having met the requirements of certification with our national office. 

Credits Transferrable?   YES, earned through Cognia or Ignitia curriculum credits earned. 

Life Skills Training: 

Students also receive a ½ school credit for participating in the Life Skills classes. 

Trade Skills Training: 

Some vocational lessons taught by mentors 

Individual Therapy: 

Girls receive individual therapy from outside therapists at Thrive Works Counseling nearby 

Group Therapy: 

Group study and discipleship occurs on a regular basis, guided by our pastoral mentors. During this time, students actively engage in grappling with and resolving commonly faced issues. They learn to constructively express their thoughts, ideas, and questions in an environment that accepts and respects each member. 

Family Therapy: Families can receive counseling at outside therapists at Thrive Works Counseling 

Experiential Therapy: Character-building outdoor adventures with staff, counselors, mentors. 

Holistic Therapies: Our holistic approach includes specialized Christian counseling for teenagers, providing them with the support and guidance they need to navigate through challenges while incorporating faith-based principles into their transformative journey. 

Family Involvement: 

We invite parents to visit with their daughter on campus once each month. These family days give families time to restore relationships within the supportive environment on campus. Parents also have the opportunity to spend time with other parents and with our staff and to receive good counsel.  

Aftercare Planning: 

Prior to completion of the ministry, a Parent/Student contract will be developed by the counselor, student, and family. The goal of the contract will be to define and uphold the boundaries of the home. Topics included in the contract include the re-establishment of trust, specific responsibilities, guidelines, conflict resolution, educational goals, and spiritual commitments. 

Success Rate: 78% 

Cost 

Estimated Cost: Low, affordable 

Financial Assistance: 

We are not a medical/clinical facility. We are a qualifying care organization that helps young women, ages 12-17, recover from defiant behavior, abuse, neglect, self-harm, life-controlling substance abuse, and other tragedies. Students have individual weekly therapy with Thrive Works Therapists and Counselors, which are outside contacts.  

Insurance: 

Therapy at Thrive Works Counseling is covered by medical insurance.