St. Francis Ministries to be replaced on DCF case management in Sedgwick Co..

Kansas DCF selects EmberHope to replace Saint Francis Ministries as the case management provider for foster care in Sedgwick County, which accounts for 20% of the state's foster care children. New contracts adjust caseload standards for case managers, aligning with Council on Accreditation Standards. Effective July 2022 to June 2028 with optional 4-year renewals. Change follows years of investigations into St. Francis, including accusations of financial mismanagement and excessive caseloads.

February 19, 2024
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