Roots & Wings Ranch

Roots & Wings Ranch Key2Wings advocates for youth aging out of foster care This leaves 25% in foster care, some of which never leave. This is not what Jesus taught us.

On any given day there’s over 400,000 children in foster care nationwide, over 12,000 in the State of Georgia and 800 in Northeast Georgia. 75% of these kids are getting reunited with mom and dad or adopted. Once they age out they are dependent on the government, homeless or having a child starting the cycle all over again. The system is underfunded focusing on basic care, leaving these kids with

a major disadvantage. Their environment isn't one they asked for nor is it providing them any opportunity for them to achieve maturity and financial standards. You can look the other way and say this isn't my problem. You can think someone else should cover the cost to fix this. Although it's not about cost, every child WE fail is costing you and I one million dollars ($1,000,000) in lost potential and social services for this child over the course of their lifetime. We can do more to serve and help his children. And now we're going to! With the establishment of Roots and Wings Ranch, this ranch will support up to 100 children when it is completely built out. We will provide these children love, stability, a relationship with Jesus and an opportunity “not a shirt” to help them grow into mature, financially stable Christians, breaking the cycle they came from. They will be placed with House Parents, ranch employees, whose only job is to support, love these kids. They will always bring their A game to them, making them number one probably for the first time in their life. This ranch is a big idea and it's a big project. The great news is it's been done before by John Croyle. John Croyle is the founder of Big Oaks Ranch in Gadsden, Alabama. They have perfected this model for over 48 years having served over 2000 children. You could say he's the inspiration behind this Ranch and will be a mentor for us as we get underway. The ranch will contain multiple facilities, with the goal of creating a community for these children to belong to. These facilities are designed to support the house parents and children's needs: Athletic Complex & Ball Fields, Pantry (onsite stores), Horse Barn and Admin & Maintenance Buildings to support the ranch. Our goal is to build homes, not houses. Homes with welcoming front porches. Our program is designed to support the children's mental, physical and spiritual growth. One that will foster their growth with love and dedicated parents whose only job is to raise their children. We understand these children are coming from various environments, all have suffered some form of abuse. Our counselors will design customized programs working alongside our house parents to help them write the next chapter in their life. If you pray to God to move mountains, be sure to have a shovel in your hand when you get off your knees.

Please let us know if you have a car, or know someone who has a car that would be good for a youth aging out of foster c...
02/04/2026

Please let us know if you have a car, or know someone who has a car that would be good for a youth aging out of foster care. Whoever has a car can help us select the next youth.

01/13/2026

Drop your questions down below 👇

Many have asked us how we are different than Kars 4 Kids (yes we all know the catchy jingle). Here is how we compare. ...
01/11/2026

Many have asked us how we are different than Kars 4 Kids (yes we all know the catchy jingle). Here is how we compare. 100% of any donation stays here in Georgia to help youth aging out of care.

01/05/2026

Congratulations to Kpge! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what God has planned for your future.
We are looking for reliable cars to purchase, or if you are interested in donating a car to a
Youth in care, contact
Us!

Today is Giving Tuesday. It is a day to support non-profits and give back to your community. If you are looking for a ...
12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday. It is a day to support non-profits and give back to your community. If you are looking for a good cause (there are many), please consider youth aging out of foster care this year. There is a link to our Car Giveaway program called Keys2Wings. You can even set up monthly donations if that works for your budget. Also, if you know anyone with a car they no longer need, keep these youth in mind and call us or ciaot is at www..keys2wings.org
Thank you!

From the very beginning, our mission has been to help young adults aging out of foster care discover hope, stability, an...
10/29/2025

From the very beginning, our mission has been to help young adults aging out of foster care discover hope, stability, and belonging. 💙

Now, we’re excited to share a brand-new branch of that mission —
introducing ✨Keys2Wings✨

Through Keys2Wings, we’ll be gifting cars to deserving young adults transitioning out of foster care. We are looking for partners and donors. Learn more or support the mission at www.keys2wings.org

Applications for youth aging out are open until December 1st and our first car giveaway happens around the Holiday!

Why a Car Matters for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care

🚗 Transportation = Opportunity
Without a car, it’s almost impossible to get to college classes, job interviews, or steady work — especially in areas with limited public transit.

💼 Keeps Employment Possible
Reliable transportation is one of the top reasons youth lose or turn down jobs after leaving care. A car means they can show up — on time, every time.

🎓 Access to Education
Many youth aging out want to attend college or trade school but can’t get there consistently without a car.

🏠 Stability & Independence
Owning a car helps them find and keep housing, attend appointments, and manage daily life — all crucial to becoming self-sufficient.

🪽 Confidence & Dignity
Driving themselves to work or school gives them pride and a sense of control over their future.

❤️ Connection to Community
Transportation opens doors to church, friendships, and support networks — key factors in thriving, not just surviving.

You can support Georgia’s foster youth in just a few minutes — at no cost to you. The Fostering Success Act makes it sim...
10/07/2025

You can support Georgia’s foster youth in just a few minutes — at no cost to you. The Fostering Success Act makes it simple for individuals and businesses to help young people in foster care access critical resources like education, housing, and mental health support.

✅ It’s fast
✅ It’s impactful
✅ It’s free

Whether you're a business leader, advocate, or simply someone who wants to make a difference — this is your moment. Apply now:

Fostering Success for Georgia’s Foster Care Youth Meet State Representative, Mark Newton State Representative Mark Newton shares why he proudly supports the Fostering Success Act—a transformative Georgia tax credit that gives taxpayers the opportunity to support youth aging out of foster care at...

05/08/2025
If you would like to join Roots and Wings and sign up to be a responder with CarePortal, please complete the link below....
04/03/2025

If you would like to join Roots and Wings and sign up to be a responder with CarePortal, please complete the link below.

You can also send us a message with your name and email address and we can sign you up that way too. This does NOT commit you to anything. You would get emails from CarePortal to help families in need. Some families request simple items needed for a child or funding for an event like sponsoring a foster child to attend Prom etc. You donate what your heart is leading you to do. Thank you for your generosity and love for kids!

https://system.careportal.org/champion/104499/kiosk/PM8P9T1WUxZ3QfNdj4Nk1TTcL

Happy to announce Roots and Wings is now a Community Champion with CarePortal. CarePortal helps meet the needs of vulne...
03/31/2025

Happy to announce Roots and Wings is now a Community Champion with CarePortal. CarePortal helps meet the needs of vulnerable children around the US. We will be working with local churches in our area to help families and children in need More details soon.

03/20/2025

Honored and blessed to be a Planting Oak partner. Congratulations and job well done Big Oak Ranch!

Address

Flowery Branch, GA
30542

Telephone

+14703549810

Website

http://www.keys2wings.org/

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