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As part of Saint Francis Ministries’ ongoing commitment to improving placement stability and ending night-to-night placements, SFM has established a new position – Executive Director of Foster Care Homes. The role, which reports to Michelle Albertin, Vice President of Permanency, is designed to enhance collaboration between Foster Care Homes and
As part of Saint Francis Ministries’ ongoing commitment to improving placement stability and ending night-to-night placements, SFM has established a new position – Executive Director of Foster Care Homes. The role, which reports to Michelle Albertin, Vice President of Permanency, is designed to enhance collaboration between Foster Care Homes and
Saint Francis Ministries is pleased to announce the release of its 2024–2025 Impact Report, coinciding with the organization’s 80th anniversary year. Founded by The Reverend Robert Mize Jr. in Ellsworth, Kansas, the child and family services nonprofit now serves more than 9,000 children and families across six states. The report’s
While Saint Francis has likely been brightening children’s holidays for decades, Christmas for Kids (CFK) officially began in 2000 – making this the 25th anniversary of the beloved tradition, celebrated during SFM’s 80th year. Representatives from programs and local offices are serving on the 2025 CFK Committee to ensure that
In this episode of the Saint Francis Ministries “Conversations” podcast, Father Andrew O’Connor sits down with Ginny Ellis, Executive Director of Development, to talk about the critical role philanthropy plays in supporting the organization’s mission. From donor relationships to community partnerships and large-scale campaigns, Ginny offers insight into how generosity
In this episode of “Conversations,” we sit down with the Andrews family to talk about
In this episode of “Conversations” Fr. Andrew O’Connor sits down with Chief Program Officer Cristian
The third installment of Saint Francis Ministries’ video series, “Conversations,” is finished and ready to
In this episode of the Saint Francis Ministries “Conversations” podcast, Father Andrew O’Connor sits down with Ginny Ellis, Executive Director of Development, to talk about the critical role philanthropy plays in supporting the organization’s mission. From donor relationships to community partnerships and large-scale campaigns, Ginny offers insight into how generosity
The following story comes from an interview conducted with Larry and Rachel in their home in the small town of Victoria, Kansas, in May. We were recently saddened to learn that Larry passed away on July 8, which makes his
Last month, we featured a quote from Catherine Leake, a Sterling, Kansas, foster parent, to highlight the importance of siblings remaining together when placed in foster care. Since May is National Foster Care Month, we’re sharing Catherine’s full story. Hopefully,
The following story comes from an interview conducted with Larry and Rachel in their home in the small town of Victoria, Kansas, in May. We were recently saddened to learn that Larry passed away on July 8, which makes his
Last month, we featured a quote from Catherine Leake, a Sterling, Kansas, foster parent, to highlight the importance of siblings remaining together when placed in foster care. Since May is National Foster Care Month, we’re sharing Catherine’s full story. Hopefully,
Foster parents come in all shapes and sizes. You don’t have to be wealthy, married, or live in a big house … You just have to care. Here at Saint Francis Ministries, we say that often … because it’s true.
During the legislative interim, SFM has prioritized steady, relationship-based advocacy – meeting consistently with key lawmakers and decision-makers to position our priorities for the next session. At the National Symposium on Community-Based Care, we connected with leaders nationwide who are
Christmas for Kids: 25 Years of Making Christmas Special While Saint Francis has likely been brightening children’s holidays for decades, Christmas for Kids (CFK) officially began in 2000 – making this the 25th anniversary of the beloved tradition, celebrated during
Inaugural Saint Francis Pickleball Classic Connects Community About a dozen pickleball players descended on the Amarillo Netplex on September 27 to take part in the inaugural Saint Francis Pickleball Classic, supporting adoption recruitment efforts throughout the Greater Amarillo area. Organized
As part of Saint Francis Ministries’ ongoing commitment to improving placement stability and ending night-to-night placements, SFM has established a new position – Executive Director of Foster Care Homes. The role, which reports to Michelle Albertin, Vice President of Permanency,
During the legislative interim, SFM has prioritized steady, relationship-based advocacy – meeting consistently with key lawmakers and decision-makers to position our priorities for the next session. At the National Symposium on Community-Based Care, we connected with leaders nationwide who are
Christmas for Kids: 25 Years of Making Christmas Special While Saint Francis has likely been brightening children’s holidays for decades, Christmas for Kids (CFK) officially began in 2000 – making this the 25th anniversary of the beloved tradition, celebrated during
Inaugural Saint Francis Pickleball Classic Connects Community About a dozen pickleball players descended on the Amarillo Netplex on September 27 to take part in the inaugural Saint Francis Pickleball Classic, supporting adoption recruitment efforts throughout the Greater Amarillo area. Organized
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