foster care

A young girl with shoulder-length blonde hair is standing on a porch, holding a small gray and white dog. The girl is wearing a patterned dress, and the dog has a blue tag on its collar.

Fostering in Faith: Amanda

Talkative with an active imagination, 12-year-old Amanda loves to make up adventures. She also loves books and will gladly read to anyone who will listen. Since Amanda likes to take

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Coolest kid in the 7th grade

High school sweethearts, Melani and Colton have lived in Pleasanton all their lives. It’s home in the most meaningful of ways because they are connected to the community through extended

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Fostering in Faith: Malikhi

Quiet and independent, 13-year-old Malikhi spends lots of time alone. He enjoys listening to music, playing board games, and being around animals. Because of past experiences, Malikhi has some difficulty

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A black and white image of an elderly person with short, curly hair, shown in profile view. Next to the person is a quote that reads: “There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children" - Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.

Just a Heart and a Home

If you’ve followed Saint Francis Ministries’ social media activity at all this month, you may have noticed several stories about foster and kinship parents. They form the foundation of everything

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A child with a shaved head and a wide smile stands in front of a wooden background. The child is wearing a black and gray shirt with a white number 6 and a small polo logo on the front.

Fostering in Faith: Quavez

Fearless, active, and fast, 7-year-old Quavez needs lots of loving supervision. That supervision will be time well spent because – as his foster mom says – Quavez is affectionate, creative,

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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.
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