The people we serve in Beaumont have a face and they have a name. They have a story. When you partner with Buckner, you will learn their names and stories. You will pray for them long after you talked to them. They will leave an indelible mark on your soul.

You'll meet people like Mary, a recent foster care graduate who feels lost and hopeless without the support of a family. Or George, a 6-year-old still in foster care, patiently waiting to be adopted by a loving, Christian couple. Or Claudia, a recently widowed elder looking for a vibrant place to live that will keep her mind, body and spirit flourishing.

We offer a wide variety of services to children, families and seniors in the greater Beaumont area with the goal of building the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in life and fulfill their God-given potential.

When you volunteer with Buckner in Beaumont, you will meet people like Mary, George and Claudia. You will minister to them and pray with them. The Buckner ministry is unlike any other.

In Beaumont, we provide:

Foster care and adoption

Buckner provides the training and resources needed to become a family to a child for a season through foster care or a forever family through domestic or intercountry 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. Call 409-866-0976 for more information about how you can change a child's life.

Senior living at Buckner Calder Woods

You’ll never lack for learning experiences at Calder Woods: Boating trips down the Neches River, swamp tour airboat guides, museum tours, weekly computer classes and frequent outings to the local community theater are just some of the many activities residents enjoy where living and learning is the lifestyle. In addition to learning new things, residents stay healthy by using the well-equipped exercise room and enjoying a healthy, delicious meal in the first-class dining room. Walking paths, a beautifully landscaped lawn and a caring, professional staff combine to give you the lifestyle you deserve in Southeast Texas.

Healthy Outcomes through Prevention and Early Support (HOPES)

Many of the most formative moments in a child's life happen in their first five years. That's why Buckner provides crucial parent educators for vulnerable families through Buckner HOPES. Through one-on-one sessions, parents learn best practices for raising children, setting the stage for young people to reach their God-given potential. For more information, call 409-200-2739.

Foster Youth Aging Out Services

Our support programs are provided for current and former youth in state foster care. The goal of the aging out program is to provide training, support and guidance to youth graduating from foster care that will enhance their ability to transition into independent living. The program helps clients find jobs, financial assistance, case management, counseling and mentors. For more information, call 409-833-1971.

FAYS

The Buckner Family and Youth Success (FAYS) program in Beaumont, formerly known as STAR, serves families with children age 6 to 17 living in these counties: Jefferson, Orange and Hardin.
 
The Buckner FAYS program is funded through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). Learn more about this free service or call 409-861-0582. 

Fatherhood EFFECT

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, one in four children live without a father in the home.
 
Children with involved dads have greater success in school, are less likely to do drugs and have fewer behavioral problems. Buckner offers the Fatherhood EFFECT program in Jefferson County.
 
What is Fatherhood EFFECT? Fatherhood EFFECT is a program that empowers and educates dads so they intentionally engage in their children’s lives and help strengthen their families. Fatherhood EFFECT supports the belief that fathers play a critical role in the development, growth and self-confidence in their children. Buckner offers a blend of 24/7 Dad® and Parents as Teachers® curriculum for fathers (biological, stepparent, adoptive, grandparent, guardian) of a child 17 or younger. Call 409-200-2739 to learn more.

Transform a life in Beaumont by volunteering through a Buckner ministry. See all the opportunities at our Volunteer Central.