Good Day Kansas – Employee Recruitment with Marion Boyd

In this Good Day Kansas segment, Marion Boyd, Aftercare Permanency Specialist at Saint Francis Ministries, shares her passion for social work and her journey into the world of child welfare. With a background in macro-level roles like research and project management, Marion was drawn to the opportunity at Saint Francis to return to direct practice—supporting families as they reunify and maintain stability at home. In her role, she witnesses the transformative efforts of parents overcoming trauma, addressing mental health, and working through addiction to build safe, nurturing environments for their children. She describes aftercare as a celebration of the progress families have made and finds fulfillment in helping them sustain that success. Marion also praises the supportive and positive work culture at Saint Francis, where team members look out for one another and strong supervision helps staff thrive—even through the challenges of emotionally demanding work. Her story highlights the deep impact of compassionate care and the value of working in an organization committed to strengthening families.