Heartland Ranch children's home for trafficked and abused children
Summary
A 160-acre ranch near Mayer will become a home and school for up to 100 trafficked and abused children ages 4 to 12. Neighbors raised flooding and access concerns, so the Board added conditions requiring homes outside the FEMA flood zone and a 100-year-storm-safe road crossing.
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Last discussed Mar 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
The project is privately funded through a donor; the county's cost is limited to staff review and annual compliance checks.
Trafficked and abused children across the region gain a therapeutic home and school, and supporters say the community gains a healing resource.
Nearby property owners remain concerned about flooding, emergency access, and neighborhood character despite the added conditions.
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