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Celebrating 81 Years of Saint Francis Ministries

Today, Saint Francis Ministries celebrates the beginning of our second 80 years of helping children and families heal and overcome challenges to their wholeness and happiness. You probably know the story. We talk about it often, not because we like to toot our own horn, but because it reminds us

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Latest Stories

Celebrating 81 Years of Saint Francis Ministries

Today, Saint Francis Ministries celebrates the beginning of our second 80 years of helping children and families heal and overcome challenges to their wholeness and happiness. You probably know the story. We talk about it often, not because we like to toot our own horn, but because it reminds us

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Our 2026 Impact Report Is Here: Founded in Healing, Forward in Hope

We’re excited to share that the Saint Francis Ministries 2026 Impact Report is now available on our website: https://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 lives and communities we have

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School safety for the rest of us

For most families living in the six states served by Saint Francis, a new school year has begun. That means more children and young people are now moving about in the mornings and afternoons. Pedestrian, bicycle, and motor vehicle traffic has bumped up a couple of notches, so we must

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Saint Francis Ministries Podcast

Conversations | Ep. 09

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

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Conversations | Ep. 08

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

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. 09

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

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Reunification is always the goal

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

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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 –

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Foster Care

Reunification is always the goal

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

Read More »

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 »

Fostering in Faith

Texas Celebrates Family Reunification Month

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

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SFM’s New Employees of the Quarter

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

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A Vital Partner Comes Through for Kids

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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Conversations, Episode 9 – Project HEART

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

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Mission Brief

Texas Celebrates Family Reunification Month

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

Read More »

SFM’s New Employees of the Quarter

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

Read More »

A Vital Partner Comes Through for Kids

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

Read More »

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