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Family Bonds Matter
Sometimes, the best place for a child is not with their biological parent(s). In that case, the best place is
Family Bonds Matter
Sometimes, the best place for a child is not with their biological parent(s). In that case, the best place is
New school year – stay alert and keep kids safe
New school year – stay alert and keep kids safe It’s August, which means kids will soon be returning to school, many of them from
Saint Francis Ministries opens new Waco office
Nearly 75 guests and staff attended the recent grand opening of Saint Francis Ministries’ new office in Waco, Texas. The occasion featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony,
I think God led me here…
“I’d grown up in a pretty middle-class farming community, so I wasn’t aware of a lot of the abuse and neglect that was happening with
Good Day Kansas – SOUL Initiative with Jennifer Walters
On today’s Good Day Kansas, we highlight a pioneering initiative at Saint Francis Ministries in Salina, focusing on Independent Living. Jennifer Walters explains the newly
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons – 2024
This year’s theme, “Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking,” highlights the campaign to urge accelerated action to end child trafficking. One
Good Day Kansas – Employee Recruitment with Marion Boyd
In this Good Day Kansas segment, Marion Boyd, Aftercare Permanency Specialist at Saint Francis Ministries, shares her passion for social work and her journey into
Saint Francis Advocacy helps secure new permanency legislation
Saint Francis Ministries’ Advocacy Team helped make history in May with the passage of the SOUL Family Option, making Kansas the first state in nation
Saint Francis Ministries names Texas Home Visit Program Director
Texas Home Visit Program Director Saint Francis Ministries is pleased to announce that Katherine May has been named the nonprofit child and family services organization’s
Saint Francis Ministries names Foster Care Homes Director
Foster Care Homes Director Saint Francis Ministries is pleased to announce that Lori Fergueson has been named the nonprofit child and family services organization’s Director
Fostering in Faith: La’Zaria (Texas)
A walking ray of sunshine, La’Zaria’s positivity is infectious. The 13-year-old loves music and wants to be a cheerleader. When she’s not singing and dancing
Fostering in Faith: Alonta (Kansas)
Mostly nonverbal, 11-year-old Alonta nevertheless loves laughter. He gets a kick out of silly jokes, funny faces, and being tickled. Considered high needs because of
The name may change, but not the heart
Today, as we approached the final days of the Saint Francis Ministries Harry Street Office, I was deeply moved by the unwavering dedication of our
PTSD: It’s not just veterans
A condition often connected to war veterans, PTSD, can develop in anyone, at any age or in any life situation. According to the U.S. Department
WSPA and USD 259 make huge donation for kids
The Wichita School Psychological Association (WSPA) and Wichita Unified School District 259 recently came through for kids in a big way with a hefty donation
Saint Francis Advocacy helps secure new permanency legislation
Saint Francis Ministries’ Advocacy Team helped make history last month with the passage of the SOUL Family Option, making Kansas the first state in nation
Saint Francis awarded Texas Home Visiting grant
Saint Francis Ministries is one of 15 organizations to recently receive the Texas Home Visiting (THV) grant award from the Prevention and Early Intervention Division
Saint Francis Ministries Launches New Texas Services, Website Redesign, and Phase System
Saint Francis expanding services into Central Texas Saint Francis Ministries has recently begun an expansion of its work in the Lone Star State by providing
Community Partner Donates a Quarter per Drink and Jeweler Supports SFM with Sales Portion
Several Saint Francis staff gathered at the Chicken N Pickle in Wichita in April for a Sunday Brunch & Bingo event hosted by one of
‘Sometimes life gets worse before it gets better’
This time, she waited too long. By the time Zalecia got to Wesley Medical Center, the broken pencil she’d swallowed had passed through her stomach
Saint Francis Ministries Names New Executive Director of Development and Celebrates an ‘Above-and-Beyond’ Career
Saint Francis Ministries is pleased to announce that Ginny Ellis has been named the nonprofit child and family services organization’s new Executive Director of Development.
It’s hot out there: Tips for summer safety
It’s officially summer, which means we’re all spending more time outdoors – in the sun, in the water, and in the heat. That’s why we
Good Day Kansas – Longevity & Transitioning to Leadership with Trish Bryant
In this Good Day Kansas segment, Trish Bryant reflects on her 40-year journey with the organization as she prepares for retirement. What began as a
All families deserve an opportunity to reunify
June is National Reunification Month. We celebrate it because even though Saint Francis Ministries provides foster care services, we work hard to help families heal
Everyone deserves healing and hope
According to the Human Rights Campaign, nearly 400,000 children and youth are in foster care in the United States. At least 30 percent of those
Fostering In Faith: Robert (Texas) and Marlie (Kansas)
Robert (Texas) At 14 years old, Robert has already endured a lot in a short time. He longs for a family to call his own
Good Day Kansas – Rapid Response with Jessica Ristich
In this Good Day Kansas segment, Jessica Ristich, Director of The Care Center at Saint Francis Ministries, discusses the Immediate Response Team, a dedicated group
Education Supports Benefits Kansas Students in Foster Care
May and June are typically the graduation months, when families gather to celebrate the academic achievements of children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Whether they’re graduating
Good Day Kansas – Employee Recruitment with Lisa Miller
In this Good Day Kansas segment, Lisa Miller, Reintegration Supervisor at Saint Francis Ministries, shares her passion for helping children and families reunite safely. With
Mental illness and trauma often walk hand-in-hand
Mental Health Awareness Month takes place every May, which makes it a good time to explore the connections between mental illness and trauma, especially as
May is National Foster Care Month
Foster parents come in all shapes and sizes. You don’t have to be wealthy, married, or live in a big house … You just have