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Nonprofits fill the gaps and foster community

Monday is National Nonprofit Day once again, so we at Saint Francis Ministries want to thank and acknowledge our community partners and other supporters of our mission. We couldn’t do this life-affirming work without you. Saint Francis is, of course, a nonprofit organization, as are many of those same supporters

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Nonprofits fill the gaps and foster community

Monday is National Nonprofit Day once again, so we at Saint Francis Ministries want to thank and acknowledge our community partners and other supporters of our mission. We couldn’t do this life-affirming work without you. Saint Francis is, of course, a nonprofit organization, as are many of those same supporters

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Youth Day: A Celebration of Young People

This month (August 12), the world will commemorate the United Nations’ International Youth Day set aside to acknowledge the contributions and resilience of young people and shed light on the challenges they face daily around the globe. Closer to home, Saint Francis Ministries workers and staff are privileged to witness

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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 100 families across Region 1 were reunified with their children.

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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

Read More »

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

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

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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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