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This year’s campaign, “End the Exploitation,” highlights the vital role of law enforcement and the criminal justice system in dismantling organized trafficking networks while ensuring a victim-centered approach. According to the United Nations, “Human trafficking continues to be a global threat driven by organized crime. More and more victims are
This year’s campaign, “End the Exploitation,” highlights the vital role of law enforcement and the criminal justice system in dismantling organized trafficking networks while ensuring a victim-centered approach. According to the United Nations, “Human trafficking continues to be a global threat driven by organized crime. More and more victims are
Saint Francis Ministries is pleased to announce that Holly Osborne has been named the nonprofit child and family services organization’s President of Kansas, Child Welfare, effective August 11. Osborne joined Saint Francis more than two decades ago as a youth service worker at SFM’s Ellsworth residential facility. Since then, she
Saint Francis Ministries has partnered with CHESS Health to add another tool to SFM’s substance use recovery programming. Termed the “Connections” app, the effort is funded through a $200,000 Kansas Fights Addiction grant, supported by the Kansas Opioid Settlement. The hope is to expand access to innovative recovery solutions across
In this episode of “Conversations,” we sit down with the Andrews family to talk about their experience with our Family Centered Treatment (FCT) program. What started with hesitation turned into a life-changing journey—one that helped rebuild their marriage and strengthen their family. After an in-home incident and a referral to
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
Welcome to the second episode of “Conversations” at Saint Francis Ministries! In this episode, we’re
In this episode of “Conversations,” we sit down with the Andrews family to talk about their experience with our Family Centered Treatment (FCT) program. What started with hesitation turned into a life-changing journey—one that helped rebuild their marriage and strengthen their family. After an in-home incident and a referral to
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.
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.
Saint Francis Ministries is pleased to announce that Holly Osborne has been named the nonprofit child and family services organization’s President of Kansas, Child Welfare, effective August 11. Osborne joined Saint Francis more than two decades ago as a youth
Saint Francis Ministries has partnered with CHESS Health to add another tool to SFM’s substance use recovery programming. Termed the “Connections” app, the effort is funded through a $200,000 Kansas Fights Addiction grant, supported by the Kansas Opioid Settlement. The
On September 3, Saint Francis Ministries will celebrate the 80th anniversary of our founding by the Reverend Robert Mize Jr. That’s eight decades dedicated to serving young people and families. It’s 80 years of bringing renewal, second chances, and yes,
“I wanted to work in the lumber yard; that’s how it all began,” says Robbie Jones. “When I lived in Bay St. Louis (Mississippi), I helped a guy who remodeled houses. I used to help him pick up wood, plywood,
Saint Francis Ministries is pleased to announce that Holly Osborne has been named the nonprofit child and family services organization’s President of Kansas, Child Welfare, effective August 11. Osborne joined Saint Francis more than two decades ago as a youth
Saint Francis Ministries has partnered with CHESS Health to add another tool to SFM’s substance use recovery programming. Termed the “Connections” app, the effort is funded through a $200,000 Kansas Fights Addiction grant, supported by the Kansas Opioid Settlement. The
On September 3, Saint Francis Ministries will celebrate the 80th anniversary of our founding by the Reverend Robert Mize Jr. That’s eight decades dedicated to serving young people and families. It’s 80 years of bringing renewal, second chances, and yes,
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