Late late December, President Barak Obama proclaimed January 2016 “National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month,” calling upon individuals, faith groups, private businesses, and nonprofit organizations to recognize the vital role they play in opposing modern slavery in all its manifestations. As experts in child welfare and a provide of diverse services to at-risk youth, Saint Francis Community Services had already taken steps in response to the threat of human trafficking to children and youth in Kansas and across the nation.
![A black and white photo shows eight boys and one man posing around a sign that reads "St. Francis Boys' Home, Founded 1945." The group stands and kneels on a grassy area with trees in the background. Four boys are standing on the left, two boys and a man in the center, and two boys on the right. One boy is sitting on the ground in front.](https://saintfrancisministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/StFrancisBoysHome.1940s-1024x828-1.jpg)
A lot’s changed in 79 years
September 2 is a special day for more than one reason this year. Yes, it’s Labor Day, but it’s also