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Home isn’t always safe. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one-third of women and nearly a quarter of men experience severe physical violence from an intimate partner in their lifetime. And kids see a lot of it. At least 10-20 percent of children are exposed to
Home isn’t always safe. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one-third of women and nearly a quarter of men experience severe physical violence from an intimate partner in their lifetime. And kids see a lot of it. At least 10-20 percent of children are exposed to
Saint Francis-Texas recently received a second $10,000 grant from the H-E-B Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust (H-E-B TOC) to support the foster and kinship care licensing support program for families in Lubbock and the Panhandle. “We are incredibly grateful to H-E-B for continuing to recognize the real barriers that foster
The numbers are sobering. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, about one in five students ages 12 to 18 reports being bullied at school. The effects don’t end when the school day does. The CDC notes that bullied children face higher risks of anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and
Todd Hadnot and Vernon Kampe join Father Andrew O’Connor on this episode of Conversations to discuss how Project HEART is helping strengthen families through relationship education, parenting classes, and individualized support. Building on the success of the former Fatherhood FIRE program, Project HEART now serves fathers, mothers, couples, and co-parents
In this episode of the Saint Francis Ministries Conversations podcast, Father Andrew O’Connor sits down
In this episode of the Saint Francis Ministries “Conversations” podcast, Father Andrew O’Connor sits down
In this episode of the Saint Francis Ministries “Conversations” podcast, Father Andrew O’Connor sits down
Todd Hadnot and Vernon Kampe join Father Andrew O’Connor on this episode of Conversations to discuss how Project HEART is helping strengthen families through relationship education, parenting classes, and individualized support. Building on the success of the former Fatherhood FIRE program, Project HEART now serves fathers, mothers, couples, and co-parents
Foster Care has always been a temporary solution. It exists to provide a secure, loving environment where children can live while their parents/caregivers sort things out and make their home a healthy place for their kids. Sometimes, for a variety
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 –
Foster Care has always been a temporary solution. It exists to provide a secure, loving environment where children can live while their parents/caregivers sort things out and make their home a healthy place for their kids. Sometimes, for a variety
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 –
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
In recognition of National Reunification Month, staff in Lubbock and Amarillo hosted celebration ceremonies to recognize every family across Region 1 that was successfully reunified over the past year, from July to June. Over the past 12 months, more than
Saint Francis Ministries CEO William Clark recognized the latest Employees of the Quarter during Thursday’s Town Hall Meeting: Tereasa Mansfield, Foster Care Homes Parent Navigator, and James Viele-Assman, QA Specialist. We asked them a few questions so we can all
Saint Francis relies heavily on our community partners to fulfill our mission of bringing healing and hope to children and families, especially when someone we serve needs quick help. Take City Bank in Lubbock, Texas, for instance. Already a steady
The ninth and most recent installment of Saint Francis Ministries’ video series, “Conversations,” is now ready to view. If you haven’t checked these out yet, now’s a good time to do just that. The Reverend Andrew O’Connor does a great
In recognition of National Reunification Month, staff in Lubbock and Amarillo hosted celebration ceremonies to recognize every family across Region 1 that was successfully reunified over the past year, from July to June. Over the past 12 months, more than
Saint Francis Ministries CEO William Clark recognized the latest Employees of the Quarter during Thursday’s Town Hall Meeting: Tereasa Mansfield, Foster Care Homes Parent Navigator, and James Viele-Assman, QA Specialist. We asked them a few questions so we can all
Saint Francis relies heavily on our community partners to fulfill our mission of bringing healing and hope to children and families, especially when someone we serve needs quick help. Take City Bank in Lubbock, Texas, for instance. Already a steady
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