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Reconnecting with my gift in Ethiopia
A couple of years ago, I participated in a women’s Bible study. We read Jennie Allen’s book, “Restless: You Were Made for More.” Her book helps identify a person’s gifts and experiences so they can pursue...
Buckner Family Pathways program celebrates Spring 2026 graduates
Women who hold a bachelor's degree tend to make $19,000 more than those with an associate degree. Buckner wants to empower single moms to break the cycle...
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...