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Possum Trot impacted countless children in the Texas foster care system
“Not everyone can foster, but everyone can do something.” You likely have heard this phrase before. Although it can be true, this phrase once meant to...
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®...
Leaning into God’s desires for our lives
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...
Internship fosters hope for the future
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 Rees-Jones Foundation...
One phone call can change your life: An inside look at kinship care
Imagine the season of retirement is approaching for you and your husband. You’ve made plans, discussed your finances, dreamed about vacations and debated whether you should downsize...
A work in progress
I am a work in progress. It's a good thing when I'm improving, but that's not always the case. Why am I slow and inconsistent in implementing...
Recognizing the risks and signs of suicide
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 and engage others...
Buckner Today is available 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...
Pursuing an education doesn’t have to stop with parenthood
Parenting is a difficult job. It’s a title that comes with many hats, roles and responsibilities. Mediator. Provider. Chef. Chauffeur. Nurse. Tutor. And sometimes, student. In Texas,...
The need for supportive relationships in therapeutic foster care
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 event...