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Understanding and supporting maternal infant loss
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month is observed in October of each year. It’s a time to remember and share the pain of loss with families who...
Clothe yourselves with the gifts of Christ
Entering the final months of the year is always an exciting, yet humbling time. Most people finally feel the chance to take a deep breath and enjoy the...
Celebrating 25 years of commitment through Buckner Shoes
How often do you think about your shoes? Maybe it crosses your mind when you’re deciding which pair you might put on today. But for some children,...
Finding God’s rhythm
We are in a season of new schedules, routines and rhythms. The fall always brings opportunities, or maybe a few forced changes, to our schedules. I'm just...
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...