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When we reach out, we win
Each September, Suicide Prevention Month reminds us that hope and help are always within reach. Despite increased awareness, suicide remains
When we reach out, we win
Each September, Suicide Prevention Month reminds us that hope and help are always within reach. Despite increased awareness, suicide remains
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
Listening Is an Act of Hospitality
Earlier this week, Tuesday to be exact, the world observed World Listening Day, established in 2010 to celebrate listening. Why, you might ask, does this
The Results Are In – FCT Works
No one wants to see a child removed from home and placed into foster care. In fact, foster care should always be considered a last
Rathbun Retires After 45 Years With Saint Francis Ministries
Saint Francis Ministries announces the retirement of Cheryl Rathbun after 45 years of faithful and dedicated service to Saint Francis and to the children and
Strong Families Are Powered by Love
Saint Francis Ministries believes – actually, we know – that strong families make children’s lives better … because the fundamental feature of a strong family
Here’s Your Pre-holiday Safety Check
It’s that time of year again when dangers abound – if we fail to remain alert and attentive, especially with kids around. Although the July
Saint Francis Kansas Foster Family of the Year: Emily and Shawn Mason
Emily and Shawn Mason believe in second chances, so much so that building strong relationships with birth parents virtually defines the way they foster parent.
June is National Family Reunification Month
Foster care is fundamentally a temporary solution to a crisis situation. The goal of all foster care placement is the child’s eventual safe return home.
Like Mothers, Fathers Play an Essential Role in Their Kids’ Lives
“Fathering is not something perfect men do, but something that perfects the man. The end product of child raising is not the child, but the
Saint Francis Ministries welcomes new Executive Officer for Mission & Ministry
Salina, Kansas – June 2, 2023 – Saint Francis Ministries is delighted to welcome Reverend Andrew T. O’Connor as our new Executive Officer for Mission
National Safety Month – Be Prepared
Each month, we bring a focus on a different topic as a nation, and June brings National Safety Awareness Month. The National Safety Council (NSC)
Memorial Day – summer fun and somber remembrance
The traditional kick-off to summer, Memorial Day weekend brings to mind outdoor family fun – grilling, swimming, camping, boating – you get the picture. And
Summer brings both busy streets and quiet spaces
Wherever you live, odds are kids are getting out of school for the summer this week or within the next couple. That means, there will
Saint Francis Ministries names new Chief Clinical Officer
Saint Francis Ministries announced today that Amanda Pfannenstiel has been named the child and family services organization’s new Chief Clinical Officer. With 19 years’ experience