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  • Welcome to Our New Website

    Are you noticing anything different about us? St. Francis Children’s Center has a new look! Every day, we hear parents and children remark about the life-changing programs at…

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  • Lillian’s Story

    Lillian’s Story

    Lillian was close to turning two years old when her parents enrolled her in St. Francis Children’s Center’s (SFCC) Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program. The program provides care…

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  • Cody’s Story – Riding off into the Sunset

    Cody’s Story – Riding off into the Sunset

    Meet Cody, a very active young boy who relishes in playtime and can often be found in St. Francis Children’s Center’s Family Activity Center each week playing with…

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  • From Silent to Scout: Ben’s Story

    From Silent to Scout: Ben’s Story

    Ben Gapinski eats cucumbers…but only at his friend’s house. He’s been in Cub Scouts since first grade, and someday, he wants to become an Eagle Scout. In a…

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  • Advocating For Your Child

    Advocating For Your Child

    Whenever I reflect on my journey as the mother of a child (now a young adult) with special needs, I am sometime surprised, but always grateful for the…

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  • Self-Care for Caregivers

    Self-Care for Caregivers

    I travel quite a bit, and even though I’ve flown countless times, you will still find me paying close attention to the safety instructions at the beginning of…

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