Dawn’s Story
May 9, 2025
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 been committed to supporting families
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 been committed to supporting families
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 what she’s done. Over the
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 nation to adopt the permanency
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 Treatment (FCT), an evidence-based, in-home
Krista shares her powerful journey from a difficult childhood surrounded by addiction and incarceration to becoming a devoted mother on the path to recovery. After losing custody of her daughter
Matt’s journey is a powerful story of redemption, resilience, and the impact of compassionate support. After struggling with a 15-year addiction and multiple CPS cases, Matt hit rock bottom when
In this Good Day Kansas segment, Sonya from the Hutchinson office of Saint Francis Ministries explains the heart of their mission—reintegration. As Reintegration Supervisor, Sonya shares how the organization works
In today’s Good Day Kansas segment, licensed psychologist Katelynn Reed shares how Saint Francis Ministries is helping children through its specialized Alcohol Assessment Program. This initiative identifies signs of Fetal
In this episode of “Conversations” Fr. Andrew O’Connor sits down with Chief Program Officer Cristian Garcia and Texas Home Visiting (THV) Director Katherine May to explore the impact of early
In this Good Day Kansas segment, President and CEO Bill Clark shares how Saint Francis Ministries is preparing for the future through a new strategic plan. With a seven-year vision