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We do not have have enough mental health workers in Texas
Why Mental Health Awareness Day matters October 10 is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Day. According to the World Health Organization, “The overall objective of World Mental...
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
The importance of Hispanic American participation in the foster care system Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 through October 15. This national observance...
From trauma to triumph
Breaking the Cycle of Generational Trauma Ashley is a mom of four who wants nothing more than to protect her children from the generational trauma she, her...
A Christian’s call to encouragement
This past Sunday, my pastor taught about how godliness begets godliness. When we live out our faith actively, we are inspiring those around us to do the...
Community is a gift
Human beings were not created to live life solo. In the beginning, God observed that “It is not good for man to be alone” (Genesis 2:18). It’s no different today. Life...
Clinging to Christ
Have you ever felt like life is racing exceptionally fast and all you can do is hold on tight? This pace of life will inevitably happen to...
Differences between kinship care and foster care
What is kinship care? You may have heard the terms “kinship care” or “fictive kin” before and wondered what they meant. Kinship care is when a...
Courage to wait
“Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” – Psalm 27:14 Waiting is one of the hardest disciplines of...
Breaking Generational Poverty through Education
One question we often hear is, “Why must single moms be enrolled in school to participate in Buckner Family Pathways?” The question is a valid one. For...
We will not be afraid, though the earth trembles
“God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble. Therefore, we will not be afraid though the earth trembles and...