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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
A Peace the World Cannot Give
“I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in
Support Saint Francis Ministries at MATCH MADNESS!
UPDATE 3/20/2020: Thank you everyone who helped support Saint Francis Ministries during this years Match Madness! Saint Francis Ministries raised more than $3,000.00 with a
Lent calls for a change of heart
“You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not murder’; and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.’ But
Lent Calls Us To Reorient Our Lives
Yet even now, says the LORD, return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; rend your hearts and not
Our ultimate goal is to help put families back together
Kristi Fry knows firsthand what a good, safe home means to a child, especially to a child separated from her parents. Just 10 years old
“We’ve always taken those kids with special needs”
The Shidelers have always known that if they want a family, they must adopt. So, early in their marriage they decided that they would adopt
#TransformChildhoodTrauma: Campaign Issues Call to Action
A nationwide congressional education and engagement campaign launches Feb. 11, 2020, to support advocates who want strong federal efforts to prevent and address childhood trauma
Love Is All You Need
Self-professed Beatles superfan José Ramirez might be excused for believing that “all you need is love.” After all, he’s seen what it can accomplish in the lives of the young people he and Margarita have fostered. Unlike
Love in Action: Greene family collects 243 bags to give to children in foster care
Kristen Greene met the 2- and 3-year-old girls who would become her adopted daughters in February 2013 in a mall parking lot, in front of
Saint Francis driver delivers children and hope
Bill Troester began driving for the Saint Francis Transportation department just over a year ago, leaving a “mind-numbing” job driving an airport shuttle bus to
Love is what drives them, sometimes in two cars
The view through the Kishpaugh front window rolls clear to the horizon, over ochre Kansas hills lit by autumn sunshine. Chad’s eyes glisten as he
Building Bridges, Forming Relationships
Travis and Marie Clem received their first foster care placement just days before Thanksgiving, and they doubt they’ve had a full night’s sleep since. But
National Adoption Day Events, Donations Celebrate the Joy of Forever Families
National Adoption Month in November every year brings celebrations, articles and heartwarming photos of beaming children. It is difficult, though, to capture the sheer joy
Hi-Lites 2019: Fall
Hi-Lites 2019 Fall edition is available for download.
Kansas child welfare system impacted by juvenile justice changes
A Saint Francis Ministries leader testified this week before a Kansas legislative committee to ask them to strengthen the intersections between juvenile justice and the
“A different lens”: Kansas announces Family First grants
Saint Francis Ministries is excited to announce the receipt of two grants that will help Kansas work toward stabilizing vulnerable families and keeping children out
Being a military family means material, spiritual support for foster family
Military families posted far from home often must rely on each other for support. This is especially true for those who serve children in need,
Reduce adversity, strengthen families: Jodie Austin to lead Omaha-area team
Community support and involvement are crucial elements necessary to meet the needs of children and families in Omaha and throughout Nebraska. Those words from Jodie
New Regional Vice President starts work in Texas
Change one family, and you change a generation. Cristian Garcia carries that message into his work in child welfare and in his heart. On July
Love in Action: Generous Hearts Share Music, Painting with Foster Children
The gift of a ukulele and hand-painted backpacks to Kansas foster children in the past week was a tangible reminder that generous hearts can make
Cost of Poverty: Understanding the Reality
About 60 people learned what it’s like to struggle to pay bills, to be devastated when a car breaks down or eviction looms, and how
Kansas DCF Expands Efforts to Locate, Support Runaways
Children who run away while in foster care received enhanced supports from the Kansas Department for Children and Families, the government agency said in an
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, reminding us all of the importance of working together to ensure the health and safety of the most
Bigger Than Our Fears
At first, Silas Pederson believed the task too big. The idea that he and Micah, fresh from college and newly married, could capably care for
Celebrating Social Workers
Every day, more than 700,000 U.S. social workers provide essential services to the most vulnerable among us. Working within a wide range of settings, social
‘The Most Faithful Thing I’ve Done’
Shanna Eggers considers it her calling to open her home to children in need. As far as she’s concerned, kids need a safe place to
Saint Francis Celebrates ‘Forever Families’
Dozens of Kansas children received their forever families last week as their adoptions were finalized at National Adoption Day celebrations hosted by Saint Francis Ministries.
A Place to Call Home
Landon was the only child to walk through the Beltz door with a suitcase in his hand. He arrived at their Wichita home with his
Fostering Is a Family Affair
Lydia Lund prayed for eight years that her husband, Tyler, would share in her desire for them to become foster parents. Thanks to a career
Christmas for Kids Toy Drive times and locations | 2018
November 29 SALINA TARGET 2939 Market Pl, Salina, KS 67401 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM November 30 GREAT BEND OFFICE 1508 Main St., Great Bend,