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Matt Usher’s journey is a powerful story of redemption, resilience, and the impact of compassionate support. After struggling with a 15-year addiction and multiple CPS cases, Matt hit rock bottom when he overdosed and woke up in a ditch. That moment sparked a desire for change. Although he had lost
Matt Usher’s journey is a powerful story of redemption, resilience, and the impact of compassionate support. After struggling with a 15-year addiction and multiple CPS cases, Matt hit rock bottom when he overdosed and woke up in a ditch. That moment sparked a desire for change. Although he had lost
“They share a biological connection, memories, and experiences that no one else can understand. Having someone who looks like them and understands their family culture helps them feel safe, comfortable, and connected more quickly. It gives them a sense of belonging like nothing else can.” Catherine Leake, Saint Francis Ministries
Saint Francis Ministries is pleased to announce that Gretchen Clayton has been named Executive Director of In-Home Prevention Services for Arkansas Prevention and Katherine May as Executive Director of In-Home Prevention Services for Texas. Both Clayton and May bring to the positions extensive experience in working with children and families
In this episode of “Conversations” Fr. Andrew O’Connor sits down with Chief Program Officer Cristian Garcia and Texas Home Visiting (THV) Director Katherine May to explore the impact of early intervention and prevention efforts in child welfare. Katherine shares her journey into social work and her passion for prevention, emphasizing
The third installment of Saint Francis Ministries’ video series, “Conversations,” is finished and ready to
Welcome to the second episode of “Conversations” at Saint Francis Ministries! In this episode, we’re
Welcome to our first episode of “Conversations” at Saint Francis Ministries. Join Father Andrew O’Connor
In this episode of “Conversations” Fr. Andrew O’Connor sits down with Chief Program Officer Cristian Garcia and Texas Home Visiting (THV) Director Katherine May to explore the impact of early intervention and prevention efforts in child welfare. Katherine shares her journey into social work and her passion for prevention, emphasizing
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.
As February winds down – the season of Valentines and the American Heart Month – it might be worthwhile to open our hearts to those outside our social circle of family and friends. Specifically, we’re talking about the children and
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.
As February winds down – the season of Valentines and the American Heart Month – it might be worthwhile to open our hearts to those outside our social circle of family and friends. Specifically, we’re talking about the children and
Twelve-year-old Talen is a bundle of sweet energy, who enjoys interacting with others. He likes to build his vocabulary and is proud of himself when he learns new words. For fun, Talen loves to color, work on puzzles, play Minecraft,
With multiple state legislative sessions starting, the Saint Francis Ministries Advocacy Team stands ready to monitor and engage with legislation that could impact the children and families the organization serves. Guided by the Team’s Annual Advocacy Agenda, Saint Francis will
If anyone’s story serves as a testimony to the power of community in shaping young lives, it’s Jim Deaton’s. Orphaned at birth, he was fortunate enough to be adopted 70 years ago by E.E. and Irene Deaton of Liberal, Kansas,
Staff train in nationally recognized crisis intervention approach Twenty Saint Francis staff from four states gathered at SFM’s Otis campus in Salina and in Fort Worth, Texas, in December to learn how to train others in an innovative, trauma-informed alternative
Adoption teams host National Adoption Day events Texas adoption team members Jessica Hoskins and Kelsey Neinast appeared on News Channel 10’s “Second Cup” morning show in November to discuss Saint Francis Ministries, adoption, and National Adoption Day. Make sure to
With multiple state legislative sessions starting, the Saint Francis Ministries Advocacy Team stands ready to monitor and engage with legislation that could impact the children and families the organization serves. Guided by the Team’s Annual Advocacy Agenda, Saint Francis will
If anyone’s story serves as a testimony to the power of community in shaping young lives, it’s Jim Deaton’s. Orphaned at birth, he was fortunate enough to be adopted 70 years ago by E.E. and Irene Deaton of Liberal, Kansas,
Staff train in nationally recognized crisis intervention approach Twenty Saint Francis staff from four states gathered at SFM’s Otis campus in Salina and in Fort Worth, Texas, in December to learn how to train others in an innovative, trauma-informed alternative
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110 West Otis Avenue
Salina, KS 67401
