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WSPA and USD 259 make huge donation for kids
The Wichita School Psychological Association (WSPA) and Wichita Unified School District 259 recently came through for kids in a big
WSPA and USD 259 make huge donation for kids
The Wichita School Psychological Association (WSPA) and Wichita Unified School District 259 recently came through for kids in a big
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Saint Francis Advocacy helps secure new permanency legislation
Saint Francis Ministries’ Advocacy Team helped make history last month with the passage of the SOUL Family Option, making Kansas the first state in nation
Saint Francis awarded Texas Home Visiting grant
Saint Francis Ministries is one of 15 organizations to recently receive the Texas Home Visiting (THV) grant award from the Prevention and Early Intervention Division
Saint Francis Ministries Launches New Texas Services, Website Redesign, and Phase System
Saint Francis expanding services into Region 7A of Texas Saint Francis Ministries has recently begun an expansion of its work in Texas by providing foster
Community Partner Donates a Quarter per Drink and Jeweler Supports SFM with Sales Portion
Several Saint Francis staff gathered at the Chicken N Pickle in Wichita in April for a Sunday Brunch & Bingo event hosted by one of
‘Sometimes life gets worse before it gets better’
This time, she waited too long. By the time Zalecia got to Wesley Medical Center, the broken pencil she’d swallowed had passed through her stomach
Saint Francis Ministries Names New Executive Director of Development and Celebrates an ‘Above-and-Beyond’ Career
Saint Francis Ministries is pleased to announce that Ginny Ellis has been named the nonprofit child and family services organization’s new Executive Director of Development.
It’s hot out there: Tips for summer safety
It’s officially summer, which means we’re all spending more time outdoors – in the sun, in the water, and in the heat. That’s why we
All families deserve an opportunity to reunify
June is National Reunification Month. We celebrate it because even though Saint Francis Ministries provides foster care services, we work hard to help families heal
Everyone deserves healing and hope
According to the Human Rights Campaign, nearly 400,000 children and youth are in foster care in the United States. At least 30 percent of those
Fostering In Faith: Robert (Texas) and Marlie (Kansas)
Robert (Texas) At 14 years old, Robert has already endured a lot in a short time. He longs for a family to call his own
Education Supports Benefits Kansas Students in Foster Care
May and June are typically the graduation months, when families gather to celebrate the academic achievements of children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Whether they’re graduating
Mental illness and trauma often walk hand-in-hand
Mental Health Awareness Month takes place every May, which makes it a good time to explore the connections between mental illness and trauma, especially as
May is National Foster Care Month
Foster parents come in all shapes and sizes. You don’t have to be wealthy, married, or live in a big house … You just have
Fostering In Faith Kansas: Kyle
Active and always up for something new, 13-year-old Kyle just wants a permanent home and family. He loves to play video games and works hard
Fostering In Faith Texas: Tori
Energetic, adventurous, and full of life, 11-year-old Tori loves to stay active and have fun with her friends. Possessing an incredible imagination, she can spend
