Resources
Foster Care & Adoption
Adoption
Learn about the adoption process and how to give a child a permanent, loving home through Saint Francis Ministries.
APPLA (Independent Living)
Learn about Another Planned Permanent Living Arrangement and the path to independence for older youth in care.
Foster Care
Explore what it means to become a foster parent and how you can provide safety, stability, and care for children in need.
Non-Related Kin
Information and support for non-relative caregivers stepping in to provide care for children they know.
Rights, Roles, & Responsibilities
A guide outlining the rights and responsibilities of foster parents, children, and birth families throughout the foster care journey.
In-Home Prevention
Family Check-Up®
A short, strengths-based program that helps families identify needs and build healthier routines together.
Family Centered Treatment® (FCT)
Intensive, in-home therapy that helps families address challenges and stay safely together.
Intensive In-Home Services
Home-based services designed to strengthen Arkansas families and prevent out-of-home placement.
Seeking Safety
A trauma-informed program that helps individuals recover from trauma and substance use through coping and safety skills.
Therapeutic & Behavioral Health Services
Behavioral Health
Outpatient counseling and therapy services for individuals, families, and children of all ages.
HEART Program
Specialized behavioral health support designed to help children and families heal from trauma and build resilience.
Art Therapy
A creative, expressive therapy that helps children and adults process emotions and experiences through art.
Equine Therapy
Therapeutic work alongside horses that builds trust, emotional awareness, and healing.
Residential Programs
Salina West
A residential program providing structured care and support in a home-like setting.
Bridgeway
A residential program in Picayune, Mississippi supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
About Saint Francis Ministries
Capabilities Book
A comprehensive overview of the programs, services, and impact of Saint Francis Ministries across all locations.