Children come to foster care from all walks of life and every community. Most enter foster care due to abuse or neglect, while others exhibit behavioral disorders. Children in foster
Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for kids, with costumes, candy, and the thrill of knocking on doors after dark. Here at Saint Francis, we
As we approach the holidays, it’s a good idea to talk about the risks of substance use. That’s why every October we mark Substance Use Prevention Month to remember those
Home isn’t always safe. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one-third of women and nearly a quarter of men experience severe physical violence from an intimate
The numbers are sobering. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, about one in five students ages 12 to 18 reports being bullied at school. The effects don’t end
Most High and glorious God,enlighten the darkness of our hearts and give us true faith, a certain hope and a perfect love. Give us a sense of the divine and
Sometimes, the best place for a child is not with their biological parent(s). In that case, the best place is with a grandparent, aunt, uncle, older sibling, or close family
Each September, Suicide Prevention Month reminds us that hope and help are always within reach. Despite increased awareness, suicide remains one of the leading causes of death in the United
This Sunday marks Grandparents Day, a time to celebrate our grandparents and recall the steady influence they have on our formative and adult years. They’re often the ones who taught
Today, Saint Francis Ministries celebrates the beginning of our second 80 years of helping children and families heal and overcome challenges to their wholeness and happiness. You probably know the
