The Vision
Judy Singleton from Clark County has a dream. Her dream is to provide a new community of care for sibling groups in foster care on her property located on Stoner-Ephesus Road in Winchester.
Judy has always loved kids and loved working with kids. She taught children for 35 years and continued teaching part time after she retired.
“Seeing kids at school and seeing sibling groups separated, and seeing how hard it was on them – this is when God began to place on my heart that I could be more than just their teacher,” Judy said. “So, from there, God started placing into my mind and heart the idea for starting Solid Rock Children’s Ranch.”
The Gift
In February 2016, Judy met with Sunrise to discuss her idea.
“I found out I needed to really give all of the farm for it to be enough for Sunrise financially to take the risk,” stated Judy.
So, that’s exactly what she did. That same year, Judy generously donated her land of 130 acres to Sunrise to be used to establish a new community of care for foster children, which would be known as Solid Rock Children’s Ranch.
The Need
Today, there are nearly 10,000 Kentucky children in out-of-home care, which means they are living in a state of impermanence. Solid Rock Children’s Ranch will significantly enhance Sunrise’s ability to make a difference in the lives of devastated children.
The Plan
“It’s going to be like a regular home. A set of foster parents are going to have kids there,” Judy explained. “We’re going to focus on sibling groups.”
Construction of the building that will house the foster families will be built on 15 acres of the land. Judy’s home and other buildings will remain on six acres of the property and maintained by Sunrise as Judy continues living there to provide support and guidance.
Around 100 acres will be farmed through a contract with local farmers, which will produce ongoing revenue to support the project.
The Hope
Above all, Judy wants Solid Rock to make a difference in kids’ lives. She knows of only one way this can happen.
“You can put the kids in homes and try to help them, even with drug rehabs,” she stated. “But it takes God to be the permanent change.”
You can help
Help Make Judy’s Dream Become Reality
Your donation today can help make Judy’s dream become reality. Use the form below to designate your gift to Solid Rock.
The estimated cost is upwards of $300,000 to construct the building and road, and to pay for the water and septic system. Any amount you can give today is greatly needed and will be greatly appreciated.