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Conversations | Ep. 05
In this episode of “Conversations,” we sit down with the Andrews family to talk about their experience with our Family
Conversations | Ep. 05
In this episode of “Conversations,” we sit down with the Andrews family to talk about their experience with our Family
Everyday heroes change lives every day
Real heroes come in many forms, and they rarely wear capes. Saint Francis Ministries encounters such heroes every day. That’s because real heroes do extraordinary
David’s Story
David, a former teacher and school administrator, is now a foster parent with Saint Francis Ministries and a behavior intervention specialist. Inspired by his grandmother
Fostering In Faith: Robert (Texas)
Fourteen-year-old Robert has been through so much in such a short time that he’s hoping for a family to call his own and restore hope
Fostering in Faith: Jason (Kansas)
Jason, 12, describes himself as kind, helpful, and good at games. He especially likes board games and video games “because they’re fun.” He’s also a
Playscape highlights the transformative power of nature
Mental Health and Trauma Awareness Month both take place in May, and they’re among those monthly observances that mean a lot to Saint Francis Ministries.
Prevention empowers and makes families stronger
Regardless of where they live, families form the foundation of every society. That’s why the United Nations celebrates and honors families on May 15 every
Brett’s Story
In this testimonial, we hear from Brett, a resident at Bridgeway, a Saint Francis Ministries program in Picayune, Mississippi that supports adults with intellectual and
Good Day Kansas – Recruitment with John Singleton and Sadie Williams
In this Good Day Kansas segment, we sit down with John Singleton and Sadie Williams from Saint Francis Ministries to talk about the heart behind
Sterling: Where siblings go to thrive
Last month, we featured a quote from Catherine Leake, a Sterling, Kansas, foster parent, to highlight the importance of siblings remaining together when placed in
Tyniece’s Story
Tyniece, a dedicated foster parent in Omaha, Nebraska, shares her personal journey and the impact fostering has had on her life. With two grown biological
Lee Anne’s Story
Lee Anne and her family share the story of her journey toward independence with the help of Bridgeway. After losing her group home in 2005,
Dawn’s Story
Dawn, a foster parent with Saint Francis Ministries in Omaha, shares her personal journey into foster care and the child welfare field. Dawn has long
Leake family grows through fostering, adopting
When Catherine Leake returned to her hometown of Sterling, Kansas, she never expected to build a life centered on fostering and adopting children—but that’s exactly
Saint Francis Advocacy helps secure new permanency legislation
Saint Francis Ministries’ Advocacy Team helped make history in 2024 with the passage of the SOUL Family Option, making Kansas the first state in the
Good Day Kansas – Family Centered Treatment with Taylor Straight
In this Good Day Kansas segment, we meet Taylor Straight, a Family Centered Treatment Specialist at Saint Francis Ministries. Taylor introduces us to Family Centered