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Trapped Behind the Scam
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons falls on July 30. This year’s United Nations campaign, “Trapped Behind the Scam,” addresses
Trapped Behind the Scam
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons falls on July 30. This year’s United Nations campaign, “Trapped Behind the Scam,” addresses
Is there still room in your 2023?
Before we put 2023 to bed, we hope you’ll take a few minutes to browse the Saint Francis Ministries website. Even a cursory look will
Christmas for Kids is special
For more than 10 years, Saint Francis Ministries’ “Christmas for Kids” campaign has delivered the spirit of the season to children in foster care. That’s
SFM partners with Scheels for ‘Shop with a Cop’
Saint Francis Ministries has partnered with Scheels® Wichita to give several youth in foster care a special Christmas this year. Dubbed “Shop with a Cop,”
Gratitude means everything
Gratitude. It’s a game-changer. Christian theologian Meister Eckhart said, “If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is ‘Thank you’, that will
Saint Francis Ministries to Host National Adoption Day
Saint Francis Ministries will host National Adoption Day events this week in Kansas, Nebraska, and Texas in celebration of children and adoptive families. In Kansas,
Share your blessings with a child at Christmas
This time next week we’ll all gather around the table to share a meal and offer thanks for the many blessings that bring us happiness
Saint Francis staff recognized for contributions to child welfare
One of the reasons that Saint Francis Ministries has remained a leader in the field of child and family welfare for more than 78 years
Is there room … to find points of connection?
November is National Adoption Month, and nationwide about 114,000 children and youth wait to be adopted. For us, it presents an opportunity to raise awareness
Bullying is not funny anymore – and it never really was
Bullying is no longer the humorous film trope it used to be. We may have laughed at Biff’s bullying of Marty McFly in “Back to
Domestic Violence Harms Families
In the month of October, we dedicate our efforts to shedding light on the critical issue of domestic violence and to acknowledging the staggering statistics
Saint Francis Celebrates Second Chances
Fr. Robert Mize Jr. founded Saint Francis Ministries 78 years ago because he believed in second chances. He had grown tired of watching troubled boys
Cornwell to receive award at Governor’s Conference
Pamela Cornwell, former clinical services director of trauma practices for Saint Francis Ministries, will be honored at the 47th Annual Governor’s Conference for the Prevention
Rathbun to Receive KVC Award
Cheryl Rathbun, former chief clinical officer, for Saint Francis Ministries, will be honored at KVC Health Systems’ 2023 Annual Celebration on October 19, at the
Saint Francis Ministries to Host Event Celebrating Statewide Expansion of Intensive In-Home Services
Saint Francis Ministries will host an event for media and stakeholders on October 19 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Red and Blue in
St. Francis Feast Day
Now, this is a story all about how My life got flipped-turned upside down And I’d like to take a minute Just sit right there
Kinship Care Is All About Family
Since September is National Kinship Care Month, we thought it appropriate to share the story of the Corn family, our most recent Kansas Kinship Family
Suicide Prevention Month: Prevention Is the First Step Towards Healing
When it comes to behavioral health, it’s tempting to focus on symptoms rather than the causes. But as Archbishop Desmond Tutu said, “There comes a
Courage!
Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord. ~Psalm 31:24 (NRSV) One of my favorite podcasters, Roger Bennett,
Kinship Grandparents Motivated by Love
Hopefully, you were able to spend some time with the elder members of your family last Sunday. In case you missed it, September 10 was
Good Day Kansas – Kinship Care with Angie Hadnot
Tune into our newest “Good Day Kansas” segment where Angie Hadnot, our supervisor of Kinship Care at Saint Francis Ministries, shares her insights. Angie delves
Good Day Kansas – Implementation Science with Amanda Benaway
Catch our latest feature on Good Day Kansas with Amanda Benaway, the Executive Clinical Director at Saint Francis Ministries, as she addresses the critical issue of
78 Years of Making Room for Youth and Families
Saint Francis began as a boys’ home in the small Kansas town of Ellsworth, Kansas. Fr. Bob Mize Jr., an Episcopal priest, had seen too
We Depend Upon Each Other’s Toil
Today, more than 150 million Americans are expected to take to the air and to the highways in anticipation of the Labor Day weekend. That’s
Good Day Kansas – Gardening Program with Kris Wallace
Don’t miss our inspiring “Good Day Kansas” segment featuring Kris Wallace, a Master Gardener, who talks about the Saint Francis Ministries’ gardening program. In this
Pay Attention to Keep Kids Safe as They Travel to School
For most families living in the six states served by Saint Francis, a new school year has begun. That means more children and young people
National Nonprofit Day Celebrates Those Who Make Our Communities Better for All
Every year, on August 17, we celebrate nonprofit organizations on National Nonprofit Day. Nonprofits in this country and around the world work to improve the
Good Day Kansas – Outpatient Treatment Program with Jesse Lemuz
Our Seeking Safety Supervisor, Jesse Lemuz, was featured in the latest “Good Day Kansas” segment! In the video, Jesse dives into our outpatient treatment program,
Is There Room In Your Budget?
School begins this month for many students across the U.S., including the six states in which Saint Francis Ministries serves. That means back-to-school sales for
Good Day Kansas – Voice of the Customer with Nicole McCauley
We’re thrilled to share a special feature from Good Day Kansas! Nicole McCauley, our VP of In-Home Services, joined them to discuss our “Voice of
Making a Difference This Back-to-School Season
As the summer comes to a close and the back-to-school season approaches, it’s time to consider the needs of children and families who are less