foster care

A young boy with short blond hair and glasses stands against a railing outdoors. He is smiling slightly and wearing a light blue polo shirt. The background includes a blurry natural setting with rocks and greenery.

Fostering in Faith: Joshua

Joshua’s passion is art and anything having to do with superheroes. The 7-year-old keeps busy and engaged through his art and craft projects and enjoys hanging his artwork in his

Read More »
A young girl with two buns hairstyle smiles at the camera. She is wearing a striped shirt with text at the front. The background features a wooden mantle with framed photos and a brick wall.

Fostering in Faith: Marlie

Bright and spunky, 7-year-old Marlie loves to color, sing, and dance. If you ask her what she’s good at, she’ll cheerfully respond, “Everything.” Marlie feels especially close to her younger

Read More »
A graphic with the text "CHILD WELFARE WORKFORCE appreciation week" with "week" crossed out and replaced with "MONTH." Below is an image of an adult's hand reaching out to hold a child's hand. The logo of Saint Francis Ministries is in the bottom right corner.

Celebrating Child Welfare Workers

September is National Child Welfare Workforce Development Month, so throughout the month, we plan to celebrate our employees and the vital work they do every day. From frontline social workers

Read More »
A young person with short, dark hair is sitting indoors on a cushioned bench with a window in the background. The individual is wearing a short-sleeved green T-shirt and has a neutral expression. The wall behind them has a wooden trim.

Fostering in Faith: Jesse

Jesse enjoys playing football, wearing shorts year-round, and looking at shoes online. The 12-year-old also loves history and laughing at funny YouTube videos. Jesse wants to attend junior college and

Read More »
A group of children stands in a circle, raising their hands together towards the center. The background is blue with the text "THIS IS US" in large white letters at the top. The phrase "Systemic Change" is in the bottom right corner in smaller white letters.

This Is Us – Systemic Change

The Saint Francis Ministries vision consists of five impactful words. To transform lives and systems. Daily, through the commitment of more than 1,550 employees working with or in support of

Read More »
Two men with happy expressions pose together, smiling at the camera. One man has his arm around the other. The background is bright yellow, and the text "THIS IS US Residential Services" is displayed at the top and bottom.

This Is Us – Residential Services

People come to Saint Francis Residential treatment facilities for lots of reasons. Young people come with a variety of behavioral and emotional challenges. Many have experienced complex traumas that can

Read More »
A blue background graphic with the large text "THIS IS US." The "US" portion contains images of diverse people engaging in activities like reading. The text "National Non-Profit Day 8.17.22" is to the left of "US," with a small logo at the bottom right.

This Is Us: Foster Care and Adoption

Most people think of foster care when they hear “Saint Francis Ministries.” And that makes sense, especially since it’s one of our most recognizable programs. Yet, with this recognition, comes

Read More »
A unicorn-themed cake with a white textured surface, adorned with blue and white flowers as mane, closed eyes and a golden horn on top. The base is a gold-colored board with the name "Lynner" written in blue frosting. A stove is visible in the background.

Cake lady & others

Commitment to children and families doesn’t end with the work that’s detailed in a Saint Francis job description – especially for many of our employees. When you help vulnerable kids

Read More »
A child with long hair, wearing a sweater and jeans, is kneeling on the floor, hugging a teddy bear dressed in a Santa outfit. In the background, a Christmas tree is decorated with colorful lights.

Bring Christmas Joy to a Child in Foster Care

Bring joy and hope to a child in foster care this holiday season. Through “Christmas for Kids,” your gift or donation ensures every child experiences the magic of Christmas.

Bring Christmas Joy to a Child in Foster Care

Bring joy and hope to a child in foster care this holiday season. Through “Christmas for Kids,” your gift or donation ensures every child experiences the magic of Christmas.

A young girl with long hair sits on the floor in a cozy room, hugging a stuffed Santa toy. The room is warmly lit with colorful Christmas lights and a decorated tree in the background. Candles add to the festive atmosphere.
Skip to content