Forward in Hope
Changing the World One Life at a Time
Texas Home Visiting: Prevention is Power
Since August 2024, Saint Francis Ministries has partnered with Texas families in McLennan and Bell Counties to offer them hope
Texas Home Visiting: Prevention is Power
Since August 2024, Saint Francis Ministries has partnered with Texas families in McLennan and Bell Counties to offer them hope
Fostering in Faith: Giselle (Texas)
Bubbly, talkative, and funny, Giselle is an artist who enjoys coloring and working on arts and crafts. She also loves music and sings whenever she
Fostering in Faith: Kaliya, Kaiden, Kryslenn (Kansas)
Kaliya, 12; Kaiden, 9; and Kryslenn, 4, are siblings who deserve and hope for a two-parent family willing and able to adopt them together. All
Saint Francis Advocacy Team ready for 2025
With multiple state legislative sessions starting, the Saint Francis Ministries Advocacy Team stands ready to monitor and engage with legislation that could impact the children
Jim Deaton knows it takes a village – he’s lived it
If anyone’s story serves as a testimony to the power of community in shaping young lives, it’s Jim Deaton’s. Orphaned at birth, he was fortunate
Ukeru Crisis Training & Texas Home Visiting
Staff train in nationally recognized crisis intervention approach Twenty Saint Francis staff from four states gathered at SFM’s Otis campus in Salina and in Fort
National Adoption Day, Christmas for Kids, and a Son’s Legacy of Kindness
Adoption teams host National Adoption Day events Texas adoption team members Jessica Hoskins and Kelsey Neinast appeared on News Channel 10’s “Second Cup” morning show
2024 Foster Family of the Year & New Conversations Episodes
Salina couple is SFM’s 2024 Foster Family of the Year What began as an act of love for her cousin has become a vocation for
Promotions, Honors, & Commencement Speech
Saint Francis Ministries Foster Care Home Director elected FFTA Vice Chair Saint Francis Ministries is pleased to announce that Nebraska Foster Care Homes Director Katie
Lubbock “Community Gathering” Postponed, Match Madness Returns, and a New Outdoor Playscape Project Planned for Salina West
Lubbock “Community Gathering” postponed A winter storm forecast for the week of January 6 prompted the postponement of Saint Francis Ministries’ planned Community Gathering at
Human Trafficking awareness is now
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, which means we take time at the beginning of each new year to help raise awareness. According to the
Conversations | Ep. 03
The third installment of Saint Francis Ministries’ video series, “Conversations,” is finished and ready to view. Our newest episode, “The Power of Prevention,” features a
Saint Francis community partners are integral to the mission
More than 1,000 Saint Francis Ministries employees serve children and families in six states. That’s a lot. Yet, the number of those needing healing and
Son’s memory inspires annual Christmas toy drive
Nearly 80 Ellis County children will kick off 2025 with hope and happiness thanks to the hard work and dedication of Carey Jordan, his mother,
Fostering in Faith: Jason (Kansas)
Sweet, kind, and funny, 11-year-old Jason says his favorite class at school is lunch. He obviously enjoys humor – especially laughing with friends and watching
Fostering in Faith: Jaeden (Texas)
Cheerful and energetic, Jaeden is passionate about video games and building with Legos. He’s especially fond of tackling challenging Lego sets and creating unique designs
