De La Cruz Farms

De La Cruz Farms is a school located in North Carolina, United States, offering therapy services, recreational equine sessions, and outreach opportunities to the community. Founded in 2014 by Jeff and Bencita Brooks, the institution aims to serve individuals and groups facing challenging life situations or unique abilities such as cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, and more. Inspired by their Christian faith, De La Cruz Farms provides speech-language therapy and specialized therapies utilizing equine movements to help participants achieve functional outcomes.

The farm setting offers animal interaction opportunities and community services, including volunteer work for adolescents, collaborations with local organizations, Love and Logic classes, summer camps, and more. Participants can engage in basic horsemanship, riding skills, and animal interactions in a safe, social environment with the assistance of experienced staff. De La Cruz Farms strives to provide a safe space for the community to gather, build relationships, and receive helpful resources while promoting learning, growth, and restoration.