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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
Good Day Kansas – Foster Parenting with David Bost
In this Good Day Kansas segment, Saint Francis Ministries spotlights David, a behavioral interventionist and longtime foster parent. Growing up in a household that welcomed
Fostering In Faith: Autum (Kansas)
Silly, independent, and adventurous, 9-year-old Autum enjoys music, dancing, and caring for other people – and that’s justthe tip of the iceberg. She also loves
Fostering In Faith: Pablo and Juana (Texas)
Siblings Pablo, 13, and Juana, 4, share an extraordinary bond. Pablo’s connection to his little sister is special, and he takes great pleasure in caring
Saint Francis Ministries and SCHEELS® partner for kids
Saint Francis Ministries is proud to announce a community partnership with SCHEELS of Wichita to support participation in sports, recreational, and extracurricular activities for children
Reunification is great, but so is Prevention
A child’s placement in foster care is never meant to be a permanent situation. Rather, it’s a temporary solution until the child can safely return
Conversations | Ep. 05
In this episode of “Conversations,” we sit down with the Andrews family to talk about their experience with our Family Centered Treatment (FCT) program. What
Good Day Kansas – Foundation Summer Campaign with Ginny Ellis
In this Good Day Kansas segment, Ginny Ellis, Executive Director of Development at Saint Francis Ministries, shares the heart behind the organization’s summer campaign: Everyday
Everyday heroes change lives every day
Real heroes come in many forms, and they rarely wear capes. Saint Francis Ministries encounters such heroes every day. That’s because real heroes do extraordinary
David’s Story
David, a former teacher and school administrator, is now a foster parent with Saint Francis Ministries and a behavior intervention specialist. Inspired by his grandmother
Fostering In Faith: Robert (Texas)
Fourteen-year-old Robert has been through so much in such a short time that he’s hoping for a family to call his own and restore hope
Fostering in Faith: Jason (Kansas)
Jason, 12, describes himself as kind, helpful, and good at games. He especially likes board games and video games “because they’re fun.” He’s also a
Playscape highlights the transformative power of nature
Mental Health and Trauma Awareness Month both take place in May, and they’re among those monthly observances that mean a lot to Saint Francis Ministries.
Prevention empowers and makes families stronger
Regardless of where they live, families form the foundation of every society. That’s why the United Nations celebrates and honors families on May 15 every
Brett’s Story
In this testimonial, we hear from Brett, a resident at Bridgeway, a Saint Francis Ministries program in Picayune, Mississippi that supports adults with intellectual and
Good Day Kansas – Recruitment with John Singleton and Sadie Williams
In this Good Day Kansas segment, we sit down with John Singleton and Sadie Williams from Saint Francis Ministries to talk about the heart behind
Sterling: Where siblings go to thrive
Last month, we featured a quote from Catherine Leake, a Sterling, Kansas, foster parent, to highlight the importance of siblings remaining together when placed in
Tyniece’s Story
Tyniece, a dedicated foster parent in Omaha, Nebraska, shares her personal journey and the impact fostering has had on her life. With two grown biological
Lee Anne’s Story
Lee Anne and her family share the story of her journey toward independence with the help of Bridgeway. After losing her group home in 2005,
Dawn’s Story
Dawn, a foster parent with Saint Francis Ministries in Omaha, shares her personal journey into foster care and the child welfare field. Dawn has long
Leake family grows through fostering, adopting
When Catherine Leake returned to her hometown of Sterling, Kansas, she never expected to build a life centered on fostering and adopting children—but that’s exactly
Saint Francis Advocacy helps secure new permanency legislation
Saint Francis Ministries’ Advocacy Team helped make history in 2024 with the passage of the SOUL Family Option, making Kansas the first state in the
Good Day Kansas – Family Centered Treatment with Taylor Straight
In this Good Day Kansas segment, we meet Taylor Straight, a Family Centered Treatment Specialist at Saint Francis Ministries. Taylor introduces us to Family Centered
SFM’s own pays it forward in a special way
It’s not uncommon for foster parents and Saint Francis employees to describe our work as a vocation. The satisfaction we derive from our job largely
Fostering in Faith: Myles (Texas)
Myles, 12, is a kind and cheerful young man who lights up any room he enters. He approaches everything with joy and excitement. Playing video
Fostering in Faith: Zachary (Kansas)
Imaginative and smart, 13-year-old Zachary likes to read and demonstrate his skill with trivia and fun facts. Curious about everything, he also enjoys playing video
In-Home Prevention models are essential to SFM’s work
Saint Francis Ministries’ focus on healing and hope enables us to achieve our vision of transforming lives and systems. One of the best ways to
Partnership Corner
Saint Francis connects with Episcopal conference-goers The Reverend Andrew O’Connor and Ginny Ellis attended the 40th annual conference of the Episcopal Parish Network in late
Sharing the SFM story through video and media
The Saint Francis Marketing and Communication team has added a new video to SFM’s growing success story collection about foster parents, clients, employees, and programs.
SFM has best Match Madness yet
Saint Francis Ministries scored more dollars than ever in its 13th year of participation in the Greater Salina Community Foundation’s (GSCF) Match Madness event. Inaugurated
Organizational Updates
Saint Francis Ministries receives accreditation Once again, The Joint Commission has accredited Saint Francis Ministries, continuing a streak unbroken for about four decades. Recognized as