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Fostering In Faith: Noah (Texas)
Vibrant and energetic, Noah, 11, has a wide range of talents and interests, including a natural athletic ability and a
Fostering In Faith: Noah (Texas)
Vibrant and energetic, Noah, 11, has a wide range of talents and interests, including a natural athletic ability and a
Foster Family of the Year – Helping People Is What It’s About
The following story comes from an interview conducted with Larry and Rachel in their home in the small town of Victoria, Kansas, in May. We
Good Day Kansas – Mental Health with Susan Montague
In this Good Day Kansas segment, we hear from Susan, Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health at Saint Francis Ministries, as she highlights the often overlooked
Saint Francis Ministries and H-E-B partner for families
Saint Francis Ministries is pleased to announce the reception of a $10,000 grant from the H-E-B Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust (H-E-B TOC) for the
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 receiving a life-changing call in
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
Good Day Kansas – Fatherhood FIRE with Vernon Kampe
In this Good Day Kansas segment, we take a look at our Fatherhood FIRE program at the Wichita office. Case manager and class facilitator Vernon
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
Good Day Kansas – Foster Parenting with David Bost
In this Good Day Kansas segment, Saint Francis Ministries spotlights David, a behavioral interventionist and longtime foster parent. Growing up in a household that welcomed
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
Good Day Kansas – Foundation Summer Campaign with Ginny Ellis
In this Good Day Kansas segment, Ginny Ellis, Executive Director of Development at Saint Francis Ministries, shares the heart behind the organization’s summer campaign: Everyday
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
SFM’s own pays it forward in a special way
It’s not uncommon for foster parents and Saint Francis employees to describe our work as a vocation. The satisfaction we derive from our job largely