Forward in Hope
Changing the World One Life at a Time
Jim Deaton knows it takes a village – he’s lived it
The Rev. Robert Mize Jr., an Episcopal priest, founded Saint Francis Boys’ Home more nearly eight decades ago in Ellsworth,
Jim Deaton knows it takes a village – he’s lived it
The Rev. Robert Mize Jr., an Episcopal priest, founded Saint Francis Boys’ Home more nearly eight decades ago in Ellsworth,
Staff train in nationally recognized crisis intervention approach
Twenty Saint Francis staff from four states gathered recently at SFM’s Otis campus in Salina and in Fort Worth, Texas, to learn how to train
Fostering in Faith: Liylah (Texas)
Intelligent, driven, and determined, 15-year-old Liylah has her sights set on law school. She’s an active young lady who enjoys staying busy and preparing for
Fostering in Faith: Israel (Kansas)
Loving, caring, and kind, Israel (13) wants to be a zookeeper when he grows up and says, “Gorillas are my favorite.” He’s most proud of
In all things give thanks
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. ~1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Conversations | Ep. 02
Welcome to the second episode of “Conversations” at Saint Francis Ministries! In this episode, we’re thrilled to sit down with Vicki Cain, our Director of
National Adoption Day is all about family
It’s National Adoption Month, and according to the Children’s Bureau, about 110,000 children nationwide are affected by adoption. Some of those children are in Saint
Service, the duty of us all
One year after the end of “the war to end all wars,” President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day
Fostering in Faith: Natalie (Kansas)
Thirteen-year-old Natalie loves to work with her hands, which is why she enjoys cooking, baking, and creating arts and crafts. She also likes to play
Fostering in Faith: Alisha (Texas)
Alisha is a sweet, empathetic 16-year-old with a huge heart who will go above and beyond for those she loves. A big basketball fan, she
Keep the little ghosts and goblins safe this Halloween
Tomorrow is All Hallow’s Eve, which means there will be all sorts of pedestrians—most of them children—on the sidewalks and streets and in the dark.
Saint Francis Ministries awarded Alleluia Grant
Saint Francis Ministries is pleased to receive a $2,189 Alleluia Grant from the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas to help fund pop-up shops for foster families
Substance Use Prevention helps reduce damage to families
Substance Use Prevention Month highlights the importance of preventing substance abuse while remembering those who have died from substance abuse and acknowledging those in recovery.
Domestic violence threatens women, men, families, and children
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and while males can be victims of domestic violence, the vast majority are women and children. That’s why male
Saint Francis Ministries names new Executive Director of Care Center and After-Hours programs
Saint Francis Ministries is pleased to announce that Linda Street, LMSW, has been appointed Executive Director of the Care Center and After-Hours programs. With her
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
It’s a tragic truth that bullying and suicide often go together. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “We know that bullying