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State Tax Credits Available When You Support Saint Francis Ministries’ Outdoor Playscape Project
Saint Francis Ministries is pleased to announce they have received $118,300 in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits through the
State Tax Credits Available When You Support Saint Francis Ministries’ Outdoor Playscape Project
Saint Francis Ministries is pleased to announce they have received $118,300 in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits through the
We can choose goodness
As year’s go, 2022 has delivered both challenges and opportunities to Saint Francis Ministries. So, in one respect, it’s not much different from any other
Kids in care might need help navigating the holidays
The holidays can be a rough time for children in foster care. Heck, they can be tough for those of us who don’t deal with
St. James delivers rest and renewal to Harry Street
The Outreach Committee of St. James Episcopal Church takes its work seriously. Rather than simply writing a check to an organization, the 16 members choose
Adoptive family shows how a small gesture can make a big difference
No doubt about it, our frontline workers make everything we do at Saint Francis possible. Yet, they would probably be the first to admit that
Your End-of-Year Support Helps Us Help Others
We’re well into the Christmas season, which makes this a good time to reflect upon the season of giving and the end of the year.
Christmas for Kids – Every child deserves a special Christmas
What does Christmas mean to you? For many of us, it’s about family … and home. After all, that’s what Christmas is really about, isn’t
‘Be who you are’ – Newton grandparents adopt three
Maria Brady used to suffer from insomnia. Whether from relief or fatigue, she has little difficulty falling asleep now. On November 9, she and her
Saint Francis Ministries awarded Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas grant
Saint Francis Ministries awarded Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas grant Salina, Kansas – November 21, 2022 – Saint Francis Ministries has been awarded a $5,000 grant
Thanksgiving reminds us to live with gratitude
“If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.” This quote by 12th century priest and
National Adoption Day celebrates children and families
Children come to foster care from all walks of life and every community. Most enter foster care due to abuse or neglect, while others exhibit
Two decades in, and this foster parent is still ‘getting through it’
There’s the family you were born into and the family you choose. John Arellano, JP, has both. One of Saint Francis Ministries’ longest serving foster
7 Ways to Keep Your Family Cyber Safe
Throughout October our IT department has talked about cybersecurity. For Saint Francis Ministries – as for any child welfare agency – cybersecurity is essential. An
Saint Francis Ministries names new head of Marketing & Communications
Saint Francis Ministries announced today that Denny Marlin has joined the not-for-profit child and family provider as its new Executive Director of Marketing & Communications.
Saint Francis Ministries selected for Kansas Leadership Center grant
Saint Francis Ministries is one of 42 non-profit organizations to receive a 2023 Leadership Transformation Grant awarded by the Kansas Leadership Center. Partner organizations will
When a Leader Gets Better, Everybody Wins
Leadership development is important for the success of any organization, and at Saint Francis we believe that when a leader gets better, everybody wins. So,
Domestic Violence Awareness Month – Know the Signs
It’s probably no coincidence that Bullying Awareness and Domestic Violence Awareness occur within the same month. Both address assaults on human dignity. Both also have
Bullying can have lasting effects on kids
Truth be told, most of us have probably experienced bullying in some form. It’s virtually impossible to escape middle or high school without becoming the
St. Francis, our namesake’s feast day is October 4
Run a quick Google search of “Saint Francis” or “St. Francis,” and look at the results. Odds are, you’ll see loads of links to churches,
It takes a community
We may be winding down our month-long celebration of child welfare workers, but we’ll never tire of thanking those who work so hard to secure
Suicide Prevention Month: Awareness is integral to our work
Among the many programs and services Saint Francis provides are those that support mental and behavioral health for young people and adults. That support is
Celebrating Child Welfare Workers
September is National Child Welfare Workforce Development Month, so throughout the month, we plan to celebrate our employees and the vital work they do every
Happy Birthday, Saint Francis Ministries
Saint Francis turns 77 years old today, which speaks to the extraordinary resilience and purpose of this ministry and the people who have dedicated themselves
This Is Us – Systemic Change
The Saint Francis Ministries vision consists of five impactful words. To transform lives and systems. Daily, through the commitment of more than 1,550 employees working
This Is Us – Residential Services
People come to Saint Francis Residential treatment facilities for lots of reasons. Young people come with a variety of behavioral and emotional challenges. Many have
Saint Francis Ministries to open youth residential treatment center
Lubbock, Texas – August 10, 2022 – Saint Francis Ministries will open a residential treatment facility within the next several months to help to fill
This Is Us – In-Home Services
The first goal of foster care, after ensuring the children are safe and cared for, is to reunite them with their family. We call it
This Is Us: Foster Care and Adoption
Most people think of foster care when they hear “Saint Francis Ministries.” And that makes sense, especially since it’s one of our most recognizable programs.
Leadership development is a way of life at SFM
Supporting leadership development is a critical part of the Saint Francis Ministries culture. Through our work at the Kansas Leadership Center and the experience of
Cake lady & others
Commitment to children and families doesn’t end with the work that’s detailed in a Saint Francis job description – especially for many of our employees.
Saint Francis social worker gets a much bigger family, thanks to DNA test
Mary Gaston was just a little girl when she discovered a birth certificate with the name “Margaret” on it. It had to be her. The