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Jared and Sarah’s Story
Jared and Sarah, a couple from Andover, Kansas, became foster and adoptive parents to two sisters, Addie and Aubrey, after

Jared and Sarah’s Story
Jared and Sarah, a couple from Andover, Kansas, became foster and adoptive parents to two sisters, Addie and Aubrey, after

Saint Francis Ministries community partners share our success
For nearly 80 years, Saint Francis Ministries has been dedicated to the notion that no young person deserves to be defined by the past and

Independence Day fireworks … better to be safe than sorry
With our nation’s 249th birthday tomorrow, we can expect the day (and night) to be full of booms, bangs, snaps, crackles, and pops – if

Fostering In Faith: Autum (Kansas)
Silly, independent, and adventurous, 9-year-old Autum enjoys music, dancing, and caring for other people – and that’s justthe tip of the iceberg. She also loves

Fostering In Faith: Pablo and Juana (Texas)
Siblings Pablo, 13, and Juana, 4, share an extraordinary bond. Pablo’s connection to his little sister is special, and he takes great pleasure in caring

Saint Francis Ministries and SCHEELS® partner for kids
Saint Francis Ministries is proud to announce a community partnership with SCHEELS of Wichita to support participation in sports, recreational, and extracurricular activities for children

Reunification is great, but so is Prevention
A child’s placement in foster care is never meant to be a permanent situation. Rather, it’s a temporary solution until the child can safely return

Conversations | Ep. 05
In this episode of “Conversations,” we sit down with the Andrews family to talk about their experience with our Family Centered Treatment (FCT) program. What

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