Foster Care and Adoption
Setting the standard
How Buckner is evolving in an ever-changing world
From 1879 until 1952, Buckner was led by someone with the name Buckner. When our founder, R.C. Buckner died in 1919, he passed the torch to his sons...
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Breaking generational cycles
Buckner Family Pathways™ mom adopts her little brother
Brooklyn Cole was there as a pre-teen sister when her little brother Anthony was born. She even cut his umbilical cord. More than 10 years later,...
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Helping children learn perseverance in today’s world
How to nurture your children's superpowers
Meet Patrice. Her superpower is perseverance.
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Grant helps serve vulnerable children in Rio Grande Valley
$20,000 grant from Maximus Foundation awarded to Buckner Rio Grande Children's Home
The Buckner Rio Grande Children’s Home was the recipient of a $20,000 grant from the Maximus Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Maximus. The...
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Buckner president Albert Reyes wins D CEO award for Leadership Excellence
Buckner President and CEO Albert Reyes won an award for Leadership Excellence in the category of mega nonprofit at the D CEO's Nonprofit and...
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How can parents help a child develop courage?
Children have superhero powers that can be nurtured
Meet Caleb. His superpower is courage.
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Empathy – a superpower all children can develop
How can parents help their child learn empathy?
Meet Ellie. Her superpower is empathy.
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Foster care: A beautiful thing
Couple see the need and fosters 21 children
Years ago, Daisy Ledet, a public school educator, kept seeing a sign on the side of a local bus. Although it was a sign appealing to prospective...
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Creative ways to celebrate the Fourth of July
Whether you want to be out in the sun or stay inside, these activities are good for kids of all ages
The Fourth of July is quintessentially the perfect summer holiday, usually spent outdoors grilling hamburgers and hot dogs with neighbors and friends...
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Celebrating foster care parents
Highlighting some of the amazing families who have opened their hearts and homes to children in need in Texas
The goal with foster care is always reunification, but in the meantime, vulnerable children can find a safe, loving home within a foster family....
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