Goshen Valley Foundation

The Goshen Valley Foundation was established in 1999 after God moved the hearts of the Blend family to donate their ranch property as a way to care for foster children. Through the leadership of founder John Blend, in 2001 the Goshen Valley Boys Ranch was created to care for young men in foster care.

Since then, Goshen Valley has expanded and now has four programs, Goshen Valley Boys Ranch, Goshen New Beginnings, Goshen Homes, and Goshen Therapeutic Services. Each program has a unique focus and ministry to foster children and vulnerable families in Georgia.

Our History

The Goshen Valley Foundation was established in 1999 after God moved the hearts of the Blend family to donate their ranch property as a way to care for foster children. Through the leadership of founder John Blend, in 2001 the Goshen Valley Boys Ranch was created to care for young men in foster care.

Since then, Goshen Valley has expanded and now has four programs, Goshen Valley Boys Ranch, Goshen New Beginnings, Goshen Homes, and Goshen Therapeutic Services. Each program has a unique focus and ministry to foster children and vulnerable families in Georgia.

Our Mission

Goshen Valley provides hope and healing to foster youth and vulnerable families through relational, trauma-responsive services to cultivate personal healing and generational change.

Our Values

Faith, Family, Service, Wellness, Learning, Excellence, Integrity, Innovation

What We Do

Our vision is to be the leading provider of trauma-responsive, faith-based services for children, youth, and families predicated upon the best and most promising practices. Goshen Valley is a respected innovator and thought-leader for child welfare across Georgia. Our Foundation currently consists of four programs:
Goshen Valley Boys Ranch exists to provide young men in foster care with the safety of a home, the love of a family, and the hope of a future.
Goshen New Beginnings exists to lead older foster youth into thriving independence.
Goshen Homes exists to recruit, train, license, and support foster families working with sibling groups.
At Goshen Therapeutic Services (GTS), we understand that life can be challenging, and finding the right support makes all the difference. Our team of expert therapists and contractors provide child, adolescent and adult counseling. We offer family counseling, substance abuse counseling and other family support services. We have comfortable therapy spaces including play therapy rooms for younger children.

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