Burke Center for Youth

05/04/2026

📫 BCFY - Thank you for everything - https://mailchi.mp/bcfy/may-2026-newsletter-13894143

04/20/2026

We are looking forward to our 2nd annual recognition and fundraising luncheon happening THIS Thursday, 4/23 - get your tickets now to help us continue our mission to promote healing and inspire hope for children in crisis.

See y’all there!

BCFY - Driftwood Ranch, April '23

04/16/2026

We just wanted to take a minute to thank all of our newer followers! We appreciate every person that wants to know more about us and what we do. 😊

04/15/2026

Want to make a difference with the Burke Center? 💙

We’re always looking for volunteers to help care for our 55-acre property. You can also get involved through our Burke Mentor Program—spending time with the boys at Pathfinders Ranch, providing a consistent, positive role model in their lives.

Can’t make it out in person but want to help our boys? You can support us through our Amazon Wishlist, with items shipped directly to the center.

It truly takes a village, and we’re so grateful to have you in ours. 🌟

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

04/08/2026

At the Burke Center for Youth, we believe real growth happens when kids can disconnect from distractions and reconnect with themselves.

That’s why our 55-acre campus is completely unplugged. No electronics, just space to explore, heal, and grow.

Our program combines fun, structure, and meaningful support:
- Weekly individual therapy, with family sessions available as needed
- Group therapy options including Substance Abuse, Anger Management, Mindfulness, and more
- On-campus schooling through University of Texas Charter School

But it doesn’t stop there…

- Our signature equine therapy program helps build trust, confidence, and emotional awareness
- 4H goat program that teaches responsibility and care
- Olympic-sized pool where we teach kids how to swim
- Indoor and outdoor basketball courts, plus a full weight room
- Overnight camping experiences under the stars
- Fishing club adventures at local fishing spots
- Trails and open spaces for biking and outdoor exploration
- Open fields right outside the dorms for games like catch with a football

Every day at the Burke Center is an opportunity to build skills, confidence, and connection in a place where kids can truly focus on becoming their best selves.

04/01/2026

📫 BCFY - Hill Country Heroes for Hope - https://mailchi.mp/bcfy/april-2026-newsletter-13893019

03/31/2026

Meet Habib!

He is one of many animals we have here at Pathfinders Ranch. He works with our boys in our marquee equine therapy program. Equine therapy offers significant mental, physical, and emotional benefits by utilizing horse interactions to improve confidence, communication, and trust, particularly for individuals with PTSD, addiction, or anxiety.

Habib is well loved by all and we are so glad he’s a part of the Burke Center family.

03/25/2026

Hello everyone,

In just one month, we’ll come together for the 2nd Annual Hill Country Heroes for Hope Luncheon. This day means so much to me.

This is the only time all year we ask for support. Every other day, we focus on what matters most: loving, healing, and caring for our boys who deserve safety, attention, and a real chance at a better future.

This event brings our community together to make that possible. It helps us provide the caregivers, nurse, and resources they need every single day.

We have just 12 tables left to fill.

If you’ve been looking for a way to make a true impact, this is it. Please share, invite others, and help us rally support for these incredible boys.

- Steve Fournier, Executive Director

Thank you to our underwriter, Yacktman Asset Management, for helping us make this event possible.

03/18/2026

We are blessed this month by a grant from Hill Country Rally for Kids to fix our badly degraded roads here on the Pathfinders Ranch. I know our boys will greatly appreciate not being bounced around! 💜💜💜

03/18/2026

Did you know the Burke Center also helps families become foster and adoptive parents?

Children of all ages in Texas are waiting for loving homes, and our Child Placement Agency works closely with families throughout the entire process.

From completing your home study to providing ongoing training and support, our team is committed to helping families succeed and ensuring children have the safe, stable homes they deserve.

Interested in learning more about becoming a foster family?
Reach out to one of our branch offices today.

Together, we create connections that last.

-Laredo: 956-602-1959
-Harlingen: 956-230-0711
-Corpus Christi: 361-853-6700