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Children currently sleeping in CPS offices find housing at Buckner
News outlets across Texas brandished March 2021 headlines about the foster care crisis. At the time, it was reported 186 kids across the state were sleeping in...
Fresh fruit and water from H-E-B Grocery Company will serve 100 local families
H-E-B Grocery Company, which operates H-E-B and Central Market, had excess fresh fruit and water after a canceled event and sent up to 1,200 pounds of water bottles...
COVID-19 vaccine registration hosted with City of Dallas at Bachman Lake
The Buckner Family Hope Center at Bachman Lake hosted a free COVID-19 vaccine registration event in partnership with leaders of the City of Dallas. Families received vaccine...
Self-care tips for parents
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Buckner wants to assure every child lives in a safe and nurturing home. The CDC reports that family stress is among...
Leave a legacy that blesses children and seniors in need
According to Psychology Today, people are more likely to give when they understand the need they fulfill and when they can relate to the cause they support. Our...
The epidemic of child abuse
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Buckner wants to assure every child lives in a safe and nurturing home. You can also play a role...
It is well with my soul
I had a serious procedure a few weeks ago, and I was scared. Before my procedure, I had some time of waiting, and I kept asking God...
Sharing the Easter story with your child
In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, most of us might still be practicing social distancing this Easter. While our usual holiday celebrations may look...
Jeff Ross named senior executive director for Buckner Southeast Texas
After serving as interim senior executive director for five months, Jeff Ross will permanently oversee Buckner Children and Family Services in the Houston and Beaumont areas. Jeff...
Family Pathways program inspires both mother and son to succeed
“I’m extremely proud to be a boy mom,” said Sherenda Lee, who recently celebrated her middle son, Jaythan Jones, signing his letter of intent to play college...