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Teen adopted months before aging out of foster care
James and Sarah Epling talked about adopting before they even got married. It was always a possibility in the back of their minds. But it became a...
November is National Adoption Month
The history The idea of dedicating a time to raise awareness about adoption began in 1976 when the governor of Massachusetts created an Adoption Week for the...
Adoption is a lifelong journey
You often hear about adoption referred to in the past tense. For example, “John was adopted.” It’s spoken of like it’s complete and finished. But the reality...
5 ways to connect with your family
Communication is key Communication is crucial to success. Not just for businesses and governments, but families too. Without proper, effective, healthy communication, nothing can function well. Just...
Strong children, strong families, strong communities
The best way to prevent children from entering foster care is to help their family unit become healthy and stable. Buckner has cared for children who are...
May is National Foster Care Month
Before foster care was regulated by the government, child welfare and foster care were mainly in the hands of private and religious organizations, according to Child Welfare...
Everyone needs a village
What is a village? Parents, think about your first days of parenthood. Whether you became a parent through the birth of a biological child, foster placement or...
Meet Ja’Niya: A teen about to age out of the foster care system
Ja’Niya is 17 years old. Soon, she will age out of the foster care system if she is not adopted. Though much of her life has been...
Q&A with former foster youth making a difference
Buckner FYi Centers work in collaboration with the Texas Workforce Commission and Department of Children and Family Services to provide services to current and former youth in...
Behind the adoption curtain
Adoption is beautiful. Adoption is also incredibly difficult. It’s a miracle that stems from loss. God never intended for families to be broken or parents unable to...