In Amarillo, our ministries serve vulnerable children and families with resources and support to protect children, strengthen families and transform generations.
For Briana, aging out of foster care could've meant hopelessness for her whole family. Instead, she found hope and stability through foster care aging out services with Buckner. The Rieff family knew they could support foster care in Amarillo. Through collaboration with Buckner Foster Care and Adoption, vulnerable children and families are given anything from clean clothes to bedroom furniture to support them in the foster care journey. Lorena, single mother of two sons, fled from a drug-addicted husband. She was able to create a safe home and dreams for the future through Buckner Family Pathways®.
Creating a safe place temporarily or forever
Buckner provides the training and resources needed to become a family to a child for a season or forever through domestic foster care or adoption. Children in these programs are most often referred through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services due to experiencing abuse, neglect or abandonment. We also respond to mothers experiencing an unplanned pregnancy with counseling and support. Call 855.264.8783 for more information about how you can change a child's life. Visit our office.
Supporting single parents to accomplish their goals
We provide single-parent families the opportunity to live in a safe, secure environment while completing their educational or vocational goals and learning the skills they need to be self-sufficient. Families are provided support through access to affordable housing, financial assistance, counseling, spiritual growth and case management services. For more information, call 806.373.3422 or fill out an inquiry form.
Guiding youth aging out of foster care into adulthood
Our transition programs are provided for current and former youth in state foster care. The goal of the program is to provide training, support and guidance to youth graduating from foster care that will enhance their ability to transition into independent living. Find out more here.
You can shine hope in Amarillo today. Visit Volunteer Central for ways to get involved and impact the vulnerable children and families in your community.
From the Blog
Pursuing an education doesn't have to stop with parenthood
For Single Parent Student Month, we're celebrating the Buckner Family Pathways® program, dedicated to equipping families with the tools they need to succeed
Parenting is a difficult job. It’s a title that comes with many hats, roles and responsibilities.
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Texas Mutual Insurance Company gift shines hope for single-parent families across the Lone Star State
Buckner Family Pathways® receives grant to support operations
Buckner Family Pathways® locations in five Texas cities will benefit from a $100,000 grant from Texas Mutual Insurance Company. The grant will be...
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Xcel Energy Foundation gift represents decade of supporting single-parent families in Amarillo
Buckner Family Pathways® program receives grant for learning resources
Buckner Family Pathways® in Amarillo received a $7,500 grant from Xcel Energy Foundation, presented recently at a grantee reception at its downtown...
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