Morgan Russell
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.
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November is National Adoption Month
National Adoption Month is a time many adopted persons, adoptive families and adoption advocates celebrate the miracle of adoption while also look to...
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,...
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...
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...
Self-care tips for parents
Family stress is among the risk factors for children to suffer abuse and neglect. Learn some ways you can lower stress as a parent.
The epidemic of child abuse
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Buckner wants to assure every child lives in a safe and nurturing home. You can play a role in...
Do you have a friend or family member who is adopting or recently adopted?
The way you support an adoptive family might look different than if they were welcoming a biological child into their family, but the need for...
Celebrating National Adoption Month
According to Child Welfare Information Gateway, the idea of dedicating a time to raise awareness about the need for adoption began in 1976 when the...