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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
Fostering In Faith Kansas: Kyle
Active and always up for something new, 13-year-old Kyle just wants a permanent home and family. He loves to play video games and works hard
Fostering In Faith Texas: Tori
Energetic, adventurous, and full of life, 11-year-old Tori loves to stay active and have fun with her friends. Possessing an incredible imagination, she can spend
Saint Francis Ministries to honor Scheels for giving back to the Wichita community
Saint Francis Ministries is pleased to announce that the child and family services organization will honor Scheels® of Wichita on Wednesday, May 8, for the
A good day to pray
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Today our country observes the National Day of Prayer. Established by a joint resolution
April 28 is National Superhero Day
Marvel Cinematic Universe aside, superheroes are generally low-key. They don’t make a big deal about being superheroes, nor do they wear flashy costumes that draw
Good Day Kansas – Advocacy with Matt Stephens
In this Good Day Kansas segment, Matt Stevens, Vice President of Advocacy at Saint Francis Ministries, shared insights into the organization’s efforts to support children
Saint Francis Ministries 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
Sexual assault is a serious problem
Nearly 1 in 5 women in the United States have experienced rape or attempted rape some time in their lives, and 1 in 67 American
Saint Francis Ministries announces transition of Cheshire Adult Residential Program to REM Mississippi
Saint Francis Ministries is pleased to announce an agreement in principle to transition services for the Cheshire Adult Residential Program in Gulfport, Mississippi, from Saint
Siblings and shared childhood
Perhaps author Clara Ortega describes the relationship between siblings best: “To the outside world, we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We
Good Day Kansas – Substance Use Addiction with John McDowell
In this Good Day Kansas segment, John McDowell, Chief Information Officer at Saint Francis Ministries, shares his personal journey with substance abuse and how the
Thousands of Saint Francis Ministries children in foster care to receive duffle bags, bibles, and teddy bears
Saint Francis Ministries children in foster care in Kansas and Nebraska will soon receive duffle bags, teddy bears, and bibles to call their own, thanks
Wear blue with Saint Francis Ministries to help prevent child abuse
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, which makes blue the color of the day … and the month. Saint Francis Ministries is kicking off
Saint Francis Ministries Announces Transition of Cheshire Adult Residential Program to Sevita
Saint Francis Ministries announces that that the nonprofit organization will transition services for the Cheshire Adult Residential Program in Gulfport, Mississippi, from Saint Francis Ministries
Fostering In Faith: Kinsey, Draven, and Nellie
Kinsey (6), Draven (3), and Nellie (2), are three adorable siblings who need a forever family to call their own. We especially hope they can
Easter and our human need to search for meaning and purpose
As every child knows with absolute certainty, Christmas is always celebrated on December 25th. There is no need to consult the lunar calendar, no complex
Kansas awarded contracts, Texas campus changes
Kansas awards CMS contract to Saint Francis The State of Kansas has awarded Saint Francis Ministries the case management services contract for Areas 1 and
Saint Francis Ministries involved in multi-state advocacy efforts
The Saint Francis Ministries Advocacy Team has remained busy over the last month monitoring bills and working to positively influencing policies that impact child welfare.
Saint Francis Ministries works with school districts to improve mental health services access/graduation rates
The Kansas Department for Children and Families reported in January that graduation rates for Kansas youth in foster care rose last year, citing education supports
Arthington ends nearly three decades in child welfare
Saint Francis friends and colleagues honored a nearly 30-year career in child welfare with the recent retirement celebration of Linda Arthington in Salina. Arthington, who
Air Force couple has supported Saint Francis for more than 50 years
They met in Loughton, near London, on a blind date in 1962. By June 1, 1963, they had married, and suddenly, Christine McPherson became a
Jeweler donates portion of sales to SFM
Last May, Kendra Scott Jewelry and their Wichita shoppers partnered with the Saint Francis Foundation to raise funds for children and families. During the “Kendra
Single parents deserve our support
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are about 9.8 million single parents households in the United States. Most of these have single mothers, but
A Tribute to Child Welfare Social Workers
March has been deemed Social Work Appreciation Month, an opportunity that allows us time to pause and honor the efforts of professional social workers who
Good Day Kansas – Match Madness with Shaynna Brown
In this Good Day Kansas segment, Shaynna Brown, Development Officer at Saint Francis Ministries, highlights Match Madness, an exciting one-day giving event organized by the
John McDowell – Overcoming Adversity
In a world where adversity often sets the boundaries of our potential, John McDowell’s story serves as a beacon of hope and resilience. Saint Francis
Match Madness returns to Saint Francis
Yes, a full year has passed, and here at Saint Francis Ministries, we’re gearing up for the 13th Match Madness event in Salina, Kansas, on
Fostering In Faith: James and Jermaine
Brothers James, 9, and Jermaine, 7, live together in a single-parent foster home. Neither child has visitation contact with their biological family members, so it’s
Our CEO on Employee Appreciation Day
Welcome to the month of March. The third month of the year brings Springtime, usually a bit of rain, March Madness, and a special period
Good Day Kansas – Fostering in Faith with Fr. Andrew O’Connor
In this Good Day Kansas segment, Father Andrew, Executive Officer of Mission and Ministry at Saint Francis Ministries, discusses the Fostering in Faith program. This