About Us

Healing Children and Families

HISTORY

A LEGACY OF HEALING CHILDREN

New Horizons was founded in 1971 as a residential treatment center for emotionally disturbed boys on 150 acres in Goldthwaite, TX. A number of boys from a treatment center near Austin were taken on a camping trip, on the land that is presently “The Ranch” in Goldthwaite. They were so successful in the more open, individualistic environment that a decision was made to build a permanent residence.

Originally known as Camp Pecan Bayou, the name was changed to New Horizons in 1974. (This was the result of a group effort by the boys to decide on a name which better expressed the purpose and was easier to spell!) The first girl was admitted to the program in 1978.

 

“New Horizons has saved and changed countless lives…including my own.”
Westley

Former Child, New Horizons

New Horizons helps children and families in Texas through counseling, foster care, adoption, and residential treatment.

New Horizons Ranch and Center, Inc. DBA New Horizons is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, tax identification 75-1530340.

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New Horizons Ranch and Center, Inc. is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to high-performance standards and best practices for child welfare and behavioral health.

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New Horizons helps children in Texas through counseling, foster care, adoption, and residential treatment.

New Horizons
147 Sayles Blvd.
Abilene, Texas 79605
(325) 437-1852

New Horizons Ranch and Center, Inc. DBA New Horizons is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, tax identification 75-1530340.

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New Horizons Ranch and Center, Inc. is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to high-performance standards and best practices for child welfare and behavioral health.

MEMBER OF:

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