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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons – End the Exploitation
This year’s campaign, “End the Exploitation,” highlights the vital role of law enforcement and the criminal justice system in dismantling
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons – End the Exploitation
This year’s campaign, “End the Exploitation,” highlights the vital role of law enforcement and the criminal justice system in dismantling
Fostering In Faith: Caleb (Texas)
Bright, curious, and determined, 14-year-old Caleb has a natural enthusiasm for life. One of his greatest passions is dinosaurs, and he collects action figures of
Fostering In Faith: Elias (Kansas)
Animal lover Elias, 14, would love to be part of a farm family. Funny, outgoing, and sociable, he loves riding his bike, playing with Legos,
New leaders named in Kansas and Texas
Saint Francis Ministries is pleased to announce that Holly Osborne has been named the nonprofit child and family services organization’s President of Kansas, Child Welfare,
Partnership enhances SFM’s substance use recovery toolbox
Saint Francis Ministries has partnered with CHESS Health to add another tool to SFM’s substance use recovery programming. Termed the “Connections” app, the effort is
Saint Francis celebration – 80 Years, 800 Hours
On September 3, Saint Francis Ministries will celebrate the 80th anniversary of our founding by the Reverend Robert Mize Jr. That’s eight decades dedicated to
Bridgeway resident enjoys independence and support through job
“I wanted to work in the lumber yard; that’s how it all began,” says Robbie Jones. “When I lived in Bay St. Louis (Mississippi), I
‘Safe at Home’ honors parents and partners
More than 50 foster families from across Kansas joined Saint Francis at the “Safe at Home” event during the Wichita Wind Surge’s game against the
Saint Francis Advocacy update
Saint Francis Ministries CEO William J. Clark recently met with Kansas Senator Jerry Moran and his staff to advocate for the preservation of critical child
H-E-B and SCHEELS show what community partners can do for kids
Saint Francis-Texas recently received a $10,000 grant from the H-E-B Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust (H-E-B TOC) to purchase fire extinguishers for kinship foster care
Foster Family of the Year – Helping People Is What It’s About
The following story comes from an interview conducted with Larry and Rachel in their home in the small town of Victoria, Kansas, in May. We
Saint Francis Ministries and H-E-B partner for families
Saint Francis Ministries is pleased to announce the reception of a $10,000 grant from the H-E-B Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust (H-E-B TOC) for the
Jared and Sarah’s Story
Jared and Sarah, a couple from Andover, Kansas, became foster and adoptive parents to two sisters, Addie and Aubrey, after receiving a life-changing call in
Saint Francis Ministries community partners share our success
For nearly 80 years, Saint Francis Ministries has been dedicated to the notion that no young person deserves to be defined by the past and
Independence Day fireworks … better to be safe than sorry
With our nation’s 249th birthday tomorrow, we can expect the day (and night) to be full of booms, bangs, snaps, crackles, and pops – if
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