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A Christian look into foster care
If you’ve been in or around the church long enough, you have probably heard it said that adoption is a biblical practice modeled after how God adopted...
You can help end child abuse
According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, there were more than 53,000 confirmed victims of child abuse and neglect in Texas in 2024, with...
Domestic foster, adoption and kinship programs receive CARF accreditation
CARF International recently awarded Buckner foster care, adoption and kinship care programs a three-year accreditation. Our foster care, adoption and kinship care programs in Texas focus on...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month occurs every October. It started from the Day of Unity in 1981 as a way to connect organizations fighting to end domestic violence....
Kinship care in Buckner Kenya provides stability and hope
Buckner International offers a variety of services to empower and strengthen vulnerable families in Kenya. In addition to life-enrichment services available at the Buckner Family Hope Center®...
Nothing ruins summer fun like an emergency
Summer is here and it can be a time full of fun — catching fireflies, swimming, going to camp, eating popsicles and watching fireworks are just some...
Graduation: A time for true celebration
Graduation is always a time for celebration, but for many women across Texas, it meant even more after the adversities and challenges they've faced throughout their lives....
How are we called to support foster care?
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “I feel called to ____ ...” many times before. We hear people say they felt called to foster, adopt, serve through...
Standing up for children and families for Child Abuse Prevention Month
When we talk about child abuse we often focus on the thousands of kids affected — as we should. We talk about how the majority of kids...
Creating safe community for fathers and father figures
Water pours over a vase of ping-pong balls as a young dad shares the heartache of his earliest memory. When the water empties, he sees the word...