Central Texas

Supporting Children and Families in Central Texas

At Saint Francis Ministries, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive support and care to children and families in Central Texas. Our services include the Foster Care Homes Program, where foster parents offer safe and nurturing environments for children in need, helping them heal and build hope. We also provide the Family Check-Up® program, a strengths-based approach to mindful parenting, aimed at helping families enhance their parenting skills and create positive changes. Our programs are designed to support the emotional, educational, and medical needs of children, while also empowering families to thrive.

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Central Texas Services

Family Check-Up®

Empowering Central Texas families with Family Check-Up®—a strengths-based, in-home approach to mindful parenting, helping you build a healthier, happier future for your children.

Foster Care

When kids are faced with difficult situations, foster parents play a vital role in providing for their care and protection until things improve and they can return to their birth families

“We’re not down here on Earth just for ourselves; we’re here to help others. I can’t change what a kid has been through, but I can still be present for him. I’ll help and support him, and together we’ll do our best.”

— Sheryl & Otis McHenry, Saint Francis Foster Parents

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Bring Christmas Joy to a Child in Foster Care

Bring joy and hope to a child in foster care this holiday season. Through “Christmas for Kids,” your gift or donation ensures every child experiences the magic of Christmas.

Bring Christmas Joy to a Child in Foster Care

Bring joy and hope to a child in foster care this holiday season. Through “Christmas for Kids,” your gift or donation ensures every child experiences the magic of Christmas.

A young girl with long hair sits on the floor in a cozy room, hugging a stuffed Santa toy. The room is warmly lit with colorful Christmas lights and a decorated tree in the background. Candles add to the festive atmosphere.
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