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Saint Francis Kansas Kinship Family of the Year: Gena and Clifford Hailey

June 29, 2021

Human beings will do pretty much anything for those they love, and little compares to the love of a grandparent for a grandchild. So, when Gena and Clifford Hailey realized

Saint Francis Kansas Foster Family of the Year: Lance and Mandy Tally

June 21, 2021

Licensed more than four years ago, the Tally family didn’t hesitate to wade into the deep end with their first long-term placement – a sibling set of four. Shortly afterwards,

Saint Francis Ministries welcomes Rachel Williams-Ehue as Regional VP in Texas

June 7, 2021

“We are excited to welcome Rachel to West Texas as she is a proven leader who has dedicated her life to improving child welfare systems to better serve children and

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Fostering in Faith: Dalton

June 1, 2021

Despite his communication challenges, Dalton isn’t much different than most boys his age. He enjoys spending time outdoors and getting dirty, along with playing with blocks and puzzles. Smart and

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Saint Francis Ministries charts a positive path forward

May 25, 2021

If you’re around Saint Francis Ministries Interim CEO William Clark very often, you’re going to hear the word integrity. For Clark, the concept of integrity is simple: Do the right

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Understanding Long-Term Effects: Trauma Treatment Evolves

May 19, 2021

Trauma can result from a single incident, such as the death of a parent or child. Or it can manifest as what child welfare workers call “complex trauma,” exposure to

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Donor Creates Haven for Texas Youth

May 3, 2021

Saint Francis Ministries’ donors don’t come in one size, shape or color. They aren’t all former foster children and many have never had any connection with the child welfare system.

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Equine Therapy: Healing Through Horses

April 19, 2021

Raised a Baptist, Robert Price didn’t quite get the whole saint thing. So, when he and his wife, Angela, came across a statue of St. Francis at their local lawn

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Saint Francis’ Own Pulls Double Duty in the Army Reserves

April 9, 2021

Around this time last year, COVID-19 was mostly an ominous-sounding word hinting at a danger that the world was just beginning to discover. As the numbers climbed, healthcare workers watched