Acosta Ranch is a nonprofit organization which works with unwanted and injured animals. All Clients at Acosta Care LSDC get the chance to volunteer, Clients get the chance to feed and care for the animals. Clients also do up to four hours a month caring for the animals. Acosta Ranch shelters horses, goats, cows, chickens, donkeys, pigs, and dogs. Clients also increase sociability and employment skills by volunteering at the Acosta Care ADT. Below are listed basic skills that are learned in the program.

• Conflict Resolution

• Responsibility

• Clear Communication

• Listening Skills

• Self-Control

• Assertiveness