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 others in an innovative, trauma-informed
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 I really, truly love this
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 Francis Ministries’ care, and they’re
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 with these words: “To us
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. Here are a few tips
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. Substance use often plays a
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 allies and community cooperation are
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 behavior and suicide-related behavior are
I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that
Practicing gratitude makes life a more positive experience, especially when it comes to our mental health. Taking time to express and feel gratitude … Reduces stress Improves our mood Reduces
