Possum Trot impacted countless children in the Texas foster care system
How can we be encouraged to do the same?
“Not everyone can foster, but everyone can do something.”
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Kinship care in Buckner Kenya provides stability and hope
Many children in Kenya experience the loss of one or both parents. Then what happens?
Buckner International offers a variety of services to empower and strengthen vulnerable families in Kenya. In addition to life-enrichment services...
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Leaning into God's desires for our lives
A devotion on hearing God
Have you ever put yourself in a box? Have you ever minimized your plans and the desires you have for your life? Do you feel deep in your heart the...
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Internship fosters hope for the future
Two interns for the Buckner Family Hope Center® at Wynnewood looking toward future with excitement
Last spring, the Buckner Family Hope Center® at Wynnewood in Dallas was awarded a grant to fund three paid internships for the 2024 summer. The...
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One phone call can change your life: An inside look at kinship care
Buckner Children and Family Services offers support for kinship caregivers
Imagine the season of retirement is approaching for you and your husband. You’ve made plans, discussed your finances, dreamed about vacations and...
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A work in progress
A devotion on trusting God daily
I am a work in progress.
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Recognizing the risks and signs of suicide
It's National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Week
National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Week, an annual week-long campaign in the United States, is this week. This week seeks to not only inform...
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Buckner Today is available now
Enjoy the latest magazine issue on your phone, tablet or desktop now
In the latest issue of Buckner Today, you can learn about a few intentional actions to live a long and fulfilling life. Read about the essential ways...
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Pursuing an education doesn't have to stop with parenthood
For Single Parent Student Month, we're celebrating the Buckner Family Pathways® program, dedicated to equipping families with the tools they need to succeed
Parenting is a difficult job. It’s a title that comes with many hats, roles and responsibilities.
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The need for supportive relationships in therapeutic foster care
Creating wrap-around support for special needs children in foster care in Texas
Adverse childhood events (ACEs) are stressful or traumatic events that can happen to children between the ages of 0 and 17. They can be a single...
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The power of community
A devotion on strength in relationships
"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone...
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Tackling nerves and anxiety about school
How can we arm our children with support and resources to face school with confidence?
There are many fun things about the fall season: cooler temperatures, football season and a shift back into a structured routine. But for some, the...
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