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Reunification is always the goal
Foster Care has always been a temporary solution. It exists to provide a secure, loving environment where children can live
Reunification is always the goal
Foster Care has always been a temporary solution. It exists to provide a secure, loving environment where children can live
Every Child Deserves Protection
This month marks the International Day of Protection of Children (June 1), a global reminder that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, deserves to
Aubrey and Blake’s Story
Aubrey and Blake Jung have dedicated the past seven years to fostering children while also serving youth through their work with Saint Francis Ministries in
Jerone and Valerie’s Story
Jerone and Valerie Hunter have been fostering children through Saint Francis Ministries since 2018, turning their personal experiences and passion for helping others into a
Fostering In Faith: Isaiah, Jziah, and Domonic (Kansas)
Isaiah, 7, Jziah, 5, and Domonic, 4, are three precocious, active brothers who hope to find a family to adopt them together. Isaiah loves soccer
Fostering In Faith: Vincente (Texas)
Vincente, 12, is a bright, energetic boy with a curious mind and a love for hands-on activities. He enjoys electronics, his tablet, and video games,
Saint Francis Ministries Celebrates Adult Day Program Grand Re-Opening with Open House
Saint Francis Ministries invites the community to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of its Adult Day Program at a brand-new location. The event will be held
Independence for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Every May, families across the nation celebrate the formal entry into adulthood and all it entails as young people graduate from high school. For most
Hope in Every Story: Honoring Mental Health and Trauma Awareness Month
May is National Mental Health and Trauma Awareness Month, a time to remember those whose struggles often go unseen, and to reaffirm our commitment to
Saint Francis Celebrates Foster Families
May is Foster Care Appreciation Month, an observance that Saint Francis Ministries holds near and dear to the heart. Foster parents are our valued partners
Mothers – Each One Matters
Sunday is Mother’s Day, and since we all have one – in some form or another – it’s a good time to talk about moms.
Good Day Kansas – The Need for Foster Parents with Holly Osborne
In this Good Day Kansas segment, Father Andrew shares how community partnerships play a vital role in the mission of Saint Francis Ministries. As Executive
Fostering In Faith: Zian (Texas)
Always eager to explore new ideas and to understand how things work, Zian, 16, approaches the world with wide-eyed wonder. His natural curiosity fuels his
Oklahoma and Kansas Join New Foster Care Initiative
Oklahoma was the first state to join back in February, and on March 26, Kansas became the seventh to join the “A Home for Every
Match Madness Remains a Blessing for Saint Francis
In what was our 14th year of participation, the Match Madness event has once again proven itself both a blessing and a friend to Saint
Executive Leadership Team Volunteers at Breakthrough
Around the time Saint Francis Ministries adopted the Volunteer Time Off policy as part of the organization’s 80th-anniversary celebration, the Executive Leadership Team also committed