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Loving and caring for those experiencing foster care
May is National Foster Care Month. Buckner has many families dedicated to providing temporary care for a child or sibling group while in foster care. In 2023,...
Supporting your mental health by spotting the signs and caring for yourself
Each year, mental health becomes more and more of a priority for most people. Today, one in five U.S. adults experience mental illness each year. And more...
Empowering our children to pray
Since 1952, the National Day of Prayer has been an annual tradition observed on the first Thursday of May by congressional law, which serves as an invitation...
How are we called to support foster care?
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “I feel called to ____ ...” many times before. We hear people say they felt called to foster, adopt, serve through...
Floods bring devastation to Kenya
Image source: CNN.com Buckner International announced efforts to alleviate suffering in Kenya on Saturday, after two months of rain and flooding have devastated parts of the East...
How can you find rest in your schedule?
Spring is here and with it can come endless obligations and exciting activities. I have found myself with the busiest schedule and struggling to find any time...
Never Alone: Inspired by Biblical families
Dr. Albert Reyes, president and CEO of Buckner International, is releasing his third book "Never Alone: The Power of Family to Inspire Hope" in May. Never Alone...
Working together to support vulnerable communities in Houston
This year, the Buckner Family Hope Center® at Reed Road in Houston was accepted to be a part of the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship for Houston-Galveston. The application...
Living a life of gratitude
God has been speaking to me lately about the word “grateful.” I have been finding this word everywhere I turn. I often hear people complaining about not...
The reality of child abuse
In our society, few issues are as heartbreaking and disturbing as child abuse. Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, loving and nurturing environment. However,...