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Fostering In Faith: Harold (Texas)
Kind-hearted and thoughtful, Harold is 16 years old and prefers to go by “Rey.” He enjoys staying busy and engages
Fostering In Faith: Harold (Texas)
Kind-hearted and thoughtful, Harold is 16 years old and prefers to go by “Rey.” He enjoys staying busy and engages
Fostering In Faith: Ian (Kansas)
Fourteen-year-old Ian has already had a difficult life, through no fault of his own. He needs a special forever family, one that will advocate for
Conversations | Ep. 08
In this episode of the Saint Francis Ministries Conversations podcast, Father Andrew O’Connor sits down with Chief Clinical Officer Amanda Pfannenstiel and Director of Corporate
Single Parents and Saint Francis
It’s not easy being a single parent. You’re essentially doing the work of two, often working more than one job, while navigating childcare, health care,
Honoring Women, Strengthening Families
Earlier this month, we marked International Women’s Day, an occasion to honor the sacrifices and daily heroism of women, particularly those dealing with single parenthood,
SFM Turns Blue in April
Every spring, Saint Francis Ministries turns blue. You’ll see the color in full bloom, painting our office spaces and grounds in azure signage and pinwheels
National Social Work Month 2026: Uplift. Defend. Transform.
Uplift. Defend. Transform. That’s the theme of this year’s National Social Work Month, and it speaks directly to what social workers do every day. This
Match Madness: Supporting Youth at Our Salina Emergency Shelter
Saint Francis Ministries is celebrating 15 Years of Love and Gratitude – and 80 years of healing and hope – this Thursday, March 12. The
Fostering In Faith: Geneva (Texas)
Sixteen-year-old Geneva is bright and spirited, with a warm heart and a flair for style. She loves expressing herself through fashion and enjoys getting her
Small Gestures Can Change Lives
Earlier this month, on February 17, we marked Random Acts of Kindness Day, which speaks to something especially worth remembering these days: small gestures can
Health Care Equity: Every Person Deserves a Chance to Thrive
Health, healing, and human dignity are inseparable. At Saint Francis Ministries, this belief shapes not only how we serve children and families, but how we
Our partners help us make kids’ lives better
Each year, the spirit of Christmas for Kids reminds us that hope often arrives through the kindness of a community. At Saint Francis Ministries, that
Love is something we do … every day
Valentine’s Day usually arrives wrapped in familiar images like flowers, cards, chocolates, and candlelit dinners. It is a day we associate with romance, affection, and
Partnership Corner
Saint Francis and Christmas Never Fail to Deliver Smiles Once again, Saint Francis Ministries’ Christmas for Kids campaign delivered hope and holiday cheer to hundreds
Bryant and Rathbun Return for a Conversation
One of the hallmarks of Conversations, Saint Francis Ministries’ bi-monthly video series, is the opportunity to hear directly from individuals whose leadership and service have
Organizational Updates
Saint Francis Ministries Online Courses for CEUs and Professional Development The Saint Francis Ministries Training Department now offers public access to 26 self-paced online courses,