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Saint Francis Celebrates Foster Families

May is Foster Care Appreciation Month, an observance that Saint Francis Ministries holds near and dear to the heart. Foster parents are our valued partners in providing healing and hope to children. Foster parents open their homes and hearts – helping children heal, trust, and hope again. Children in care

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Latest Stories

Mothers – Each One Matters

Sunday is Mother’s Day, and since we all have one – in some form or another – it’s a good time to talk about moms. At Saint Francis Ministries, we see all kinds of mothers daily. Some of us are even mothers ourselves. Most mothers are genetically connected to us.

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Good Day Kansas – The Need for Foster Parents with Holly Osborne

In this Good Day Kansas segment, Father Andrew shares how community partnerships play a vital role in the mission of Saint Francis Ministries. As Executive Officer for Mission and Ministry, Father Andrew serves as a community ambassador, connecting with churches, civic organizations, and local groups to raise awareness about the

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Oklahoma and Kansas Join New Foster Care Initiative

Oklahoma was the first state to join back in February, and on March 26, Kansas became the seventh to join the “A Home for Every Child” foster care initiative. Launched by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), it aims to achieve a 1:1 ratio of licensed foster homes to

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Saint Francis Ministries Podcast

Conversations | Ep. 08

In this episode of the Saint Francis Ministries Conversations podcast, Father Andrew O’Connor sits down with Chief Clinical Officer Amanda Pfannenstiel and Director of Corporate Training Christy Sanders to discuss the organization’s commitment to healthcare equity. They explore how St. Francis has woven equity into its strategic pillars, from data

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Conversations | Ep. 07

In this episode of the Saint Francis Ministries “Conversations” podcast, Father Andrew O’Connor sits down

Conversations | Ep. 06

In this episode of the Saint Francis Ministries “Conversations” podcast, Father Andrew O’Connor sits down

Saint Francis
Ministries Podcast

Conversations | Ep. 08

In this episode of the Saint Francis Ministries Conversations podcast, Father Andrew O’Connor sits down with Chief Clinical Officer Amanda Pfannenstiel and Director of Corporate Training Christy Sanders to discuss the organization’s commitment to healthcare equity. They explore how St. Francis has woven equity into its strategic pillars, from data

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Sterling: Where siblings go to thrive

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,

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Foster Care

Saint Francis Celebrates Foster Families

May is Foster Care Appreciation Month, an observance that Saint Francis Ministries holds near and dear to the heart. Foster parents are our valued partners in providing healing and hope to children. Foster parents open their homes and hearts –

Read More »

Sterling: Where siblings go to thrive

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,

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Fostering in Faith

Executive Leadership Team Volunteers at Breakthrough

Around the time Saint Francis Ministries adopted the Volunteer Time Off policy as part of the organization’s 80th-anniversary celebration, the Executive Leadership Team also committed to incorporating community service into its annual strategic planning sessions. In former years, they were

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SFM Highlighted at Episcopal Conference

In February, the Reverend Andrew O’Connor attended the 41st annual conference of the Episcopal Parish Network in Charlotte, North Carolina. The EPN conference brought together more than 800 clergy and lay leaders from across the country and world for a

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Mission Brief

Executive Leadership Team Volunteers at Breakthrough

Around the time Saint Francis Ministries adopted the Volunteer Time Off policy as part of the organization’s 80th-anniversary celebration, the Executive Leadership Team also committed to incorporating community service into its annual strategic planning sessions. In former years, they were

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