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A young girl with a blonde ponytail is smiling while standing indoors. She is wearing a purple long-sleeve shirt with a multi-colored peace sign and the word "Peace" on the front. The background shows a light-colored wall and part of a grey sofa.

Fostering in Faith: Josie

August 15, 2018

Josie, 11, loves all animals, especially insects. She likes everything about bugs and enjoys catching them just so she can watch them grow. If she finds an injured insect, she

Two young girls are shown. Tita, on the left, is sitting on a brown couch wearing a neon yellow and gray shirt, smiling at the camera. Rosa, on the right, is standing indoors holding a plush toy, wearing a gray top and smiling as well. Names are labeled on the photo.

Fostering in Faith: Tita and Rosa

August 14, 2018

Although Tita, 6, and Rosa, 5, occasionally compete for attention, the sisters get along exceptionally well. In fact, they’re crazy about each other. They especially like to swim, play soccer,

A young boy is smiling at the camera while sitting in the backseat of a car. He is wearing an orange t-shirt with a graphic of a person riding a bicycle. His hands are resting on the front seats. The car interior is grey.

Fostering in Faith: Gage

August 13, 2018

Gage was left with a sense of abandonment. That’s why this energetic, eager, and affectionate 7-year-old desperately needs a family to love and accept him unconditionally. A typical boy, Gage

A diverse group of people is walking on a paved path outdoors, with trees in the background. They are wearing lanyards, colorful backpacks, and carrying blue bags. Some shirts have "Staff" written on the back, indicating they are at an event or conference.

KYAC Conference Teaches There’s “No Place Like Home … Make Yours”

August 2, 2018

Nearly 100 young people gathered in Lindsborg, Kansas, a few days ago for the Kansas Youth Advisory Council’s (KYAC) annual Summer Youth Conference, No Place Like Home … Make Yours.

A middle-aged couple stands together in a brightly lit room with white walls and small windows. The woman is wearing a colorful patterned dress, and the man is in an orange t-shirt. They are smiling and appear to be in a home setting.

Every boy gets a fresh start at the McHenry house

July 20, 2018

The adolescent boy looked at Otis McHenry like he was nuts. “What do you mean?” he replied. “I said, ‘Are you a square, a triangle, or a circle?’” repeated Otis.

KidzKamp wraps up another great weekend

June 29, 2018

Nearly 70 kids had a blast last weekend during three fun-filled days at the 2018 KidzKamp in Salina, Kansas. Once again, Saint Francis staff and volunteers hosted children from all

World Refugee Day celebrates courage and resilience

June 22, 2018

Saint Francis Migration Ministries (SFMM) hosted a celebration yesterday in Wichita to commemorate World Refugee Day, a day set aside each year to honor the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of

‘our hope is always to help those who need it most’

June 15, 2018

This spring, at Schlagle High School in Kansas City, Kansas, Debra McKenzie gathered a small group of students around her to discuss the health risks of cigarette and marijuana smoke on

Love is the whole point

May 25, 2018

May is National Foster Care Month, so we’re taking time to celebrate some special Saint Francis foster parents who have opened their hearts and their homes to children in need.

‘This is what we signed up for’

May 18, 2018