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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
Aubrey and Blake’s Story
Aubrey and Blake Jung have dedicated the past seven years to fostering children while also serving youth through their work with Saint Francis Ministries in
Jerone and Valerie’s Story
Jerone and Valerie Hunter have been fostering children through Saint Francis Ministries since 2018, turning their personal experiences and passion for helping others into a
Fostering In Faith: Isaiah, Jziah, and Domonic (Kansas)
Isaiah, 7, Jziah, 5, and Domonic, 4, are three precocious, active brothers who hope to find a family to adopt them together. Isaiah loves soccer
Fostering In Faith: Vincente (Texas)
Vincente, 12, is a bright, energetic boy with a curious mind and a love for hands-on activities. He enjoys electronics, his tablet, and video games,
Saint Francis Ministries Celebrates Adult Day Program Grand Re-Opening with Open House
Saint Francis Ministries invites the community to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of its Adult Day Program at a brand-new location. The event will be held
Independence for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Every May, families across the nation celebrate the formal entry into adulthood and all it entails as young people graduate from high school. For most
Hope in Every Story: Honoring Mental Health and Trauma Awareness Month
May is National Mental Health and Trauma Awareness Month, a time to remember those whose struggles often go unseen, and to reaffirm our commitment to
Saint Francis Celebrates Foster Families
May is Foster Care Appreciation Month, an observance that Saint Francis Ministries holds near and dear to the heart. Foster parents are our valued partners
Mothers – Each One Matters
Sunday is Mother’s Day, and since we all have one – in some form or another – it’s a good time to talk about moms.
Good Day Kansas – The Need for Foster Parents with Holly Osborne
In this Good Day Kansas segment, Father Andrew shares how community partnerships play a vital role in the mission of Saint Francis Ministries. As Executive
Fostering In Faith: Zian (Texas)
Always eager to explore new ideas and to understand how things work, Zian, 16, approaches the world with wide-eyed wonder. His natural curiosity fuels his
Oklahoma and Kansas Join New Foster Care Initiative
Oklahoma was the first state to join back in February, and on March 26, Kansas became the seventh to join the “A Home for Every
Match Madness Remains a Blessing for Saint Francis
In what was our 14th year of participation, the Match Madness event has once again proven itself both a blessing and a friend to Saint
Executive Leadership Team Volunteers at Breakthrough
Around the time Saint Francis Ministries adopted the Volunteer Time Off policy as part of the organization’s 80th-anniversary celebration, the Executive Leadership Team also committed
SFM Highlighted at Episcopal Conference
In February, the Reverend Andrew O’Connor attended the 41st annual conference of the Episcopal Parish Network in Charlotte, North Carolina. The EPN conference brought together
SFM Advocacy Team Remains Focused on Priority Issues
As the Kansas legislative session winds down, activity across both chambers has intensified as lawmakers push to finalize key legislation. Saint Francis Ministries remains actively
National Superhero Day – Celebrating Everyday Heroes
Most heroes don’t wear capes – or Spandex. They simply show up. National Superhero Day, celebrated each year on April 28, was created in 1995
Conversations, Episode 8 – Health Care Equity, Dignity
The eighth installment of Saint Francis Ministries’ video series, “Conversations,” has just wrapped and is ready to view. Our newest episode, “Health Care Equity and
Torres Family Story
On National Adoption Day in Amarillo, Texas, Saint Francis Ministries celebrated the power of family as the Torres family made it official, adding three brothers
Celebrating siblings, the longest bond
Every April 10, we mark National Siblings Day and one of life’s most enduring relationships, the bond between brothers and sisters. Few know us like
Good Day Kansas – Community Partnerships with Father Andrew O’Connor
In this Good Day Kansas segment, Father Andrew shares how community partnerships play a vital role in the mission of Saint Francis Ministries. As Executive
The Road We Travel
On Wednesday, March 25, the Feast of the Annunciation, Archbishop Sarah Mullally was formally enthroned as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury during an ancient but
Fostering In Faith: Harold (Texas)
Kind-hearted and thoughtful, Harold is 16 years old and prefers to go by “Rey.” He enjoys staying busy and engages in activities that spark his
Fostering In Faith: Ian (Kansas)
Fourteen-year-old Ian has already had a difficult life, through no fault of his own. He needs a special forever family, one that will advocate for
Conversations | Ep. 08
In this episode of the Saint Francis Ministries Conversations podcast, Father Andrew O’Connor sits down with Chief Clinical Officer Amanda Pfannenstiel and Director of Corporate
Single Parents and Saint Francis
It’s not easy being a single parent. You’re essentially doing the work of two, often working more than one job, while navigating childcare, health care,
Honoring Women, Strengthening Families
Earlier this month, we marked International Women’s Day, an occasion to honor the sacrifices and daily heroism of women, particularly those dealing with single parenthood,
SFM Turns Blue in April
Every spring, Saint Francis Ministries turns blue. You’ll see the color in full bloom, painting our office spaces and grounds in azure signage and pinwheels
National Social Work Month 2026: Uplift. Defend. Transform.
Uplift. Defend. Transform. That’s the theme of this year’s National Social Work Month, and it speaks directly to what social workers do every day. This
Good Day Kansas – Match Madness with Ginny Ellis
In this Good Day Kansas segment, Ginny Ellis, Executive Director of Development at Saint Francis Ministries, shares details about Match Madness—one of the organization’s favorite