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Children come to foster care from all walks of life and every community. Most enter foster care due to abuse or neglect, while others exhibit behavioral disorders. Children in foster care become available for adoption when all attempts to reunite a child with their birth parents have failed. A child
Children come to foster care from all walks of life and every community. Most enter foster care due to abuse or neglect, while others exhibit behavioral disorders. Children in foster care become available for adoption when all attempts to reunite a child with their birth parents have failed. A child
Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for kids, with costumes, candy, and the thrill of knocking on doors after dark. Here at Saint Francis, we are dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families. Every child deserves a night that is both fun and safe, so
Kansas In Kansas, Saint Francis Ministries continues to actively engage in advocacy efforts surrounding the upcoming elections and anticipated changes in state leadership, including the transition in the governor’s office and subsequent changes in agency leadership. Through our involvement with the Children’s Alliance and direct engagement with candidates and policymakers,
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
Kansas In Kansas, Saint Francis Ministries continues to actively engage in advocacy efforts surrounding the upcoming elections and anticipated changes in state leadership, including the transition in the governor’s office and subsequent changes in agency leadership. Through our involvement with
Data compiled by the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare show that, of 56 SOUL finalizations statewide from July 2024 to March 2026, Saint Francis facilitated 23. That’s about 41 percent. To date, Kansas remains the only state to
The Saint Francis 2026 Impact Report is now available for viewing online at www.saintfrancisministries.org/annual-reports. This year’s report, Founded in Healing, Forward in Hope, honors our 80th anniversary year and the roots of Saint Francis Ministries while looking ahead to the
They may still not pronounce it correctly, but dozens of support staff now better understand “Ukeru” (oo-keh-roo) and its importance to Saint Francis Ministries. Corporate Support staff from Human Resources, Training, Benefits/Payroll, the Foundation, and MarCom gathered at the Stevens
Kansas In Kansas, Saint Francis Ministries continues to actively engage in advocacy efforts surrounding the upcoming elections and anticipated changes in state leadership, including the transition in the governor’s office and subsequent changes in agency leadership. Through our involvement with
Data compiled by the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare show that, of 56 SOUL finalizations statewide from July 2024 to March 2026, Saint Francis facilitated 23. That’s about 41 percent. To date, Kansas remains the only state to
The Saint Francis 2026 Impact Report is now available for viewing online at www.saintfrancisministries.org/annual-reports. This year’s report, Founded in Healing, Forward in Hope, honors our 80th anniversary year and the roots of Saint Francis Ministries while looking ahead to the
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