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Talking to adopted persons about birth families and adoption paperwork
Natasha was adopted internationally when she was 12 years old. She shares her personal perspective as an adult adopted person on access to adoption paperwork. She also...
Never too late
Actor Steve McQueen was one of Hollywood’s leading men in the 1960s and 1970s. At one point he was the highest paid actor in Hollywood. He starred...
An adult adopted person’s perspective on transracial adoption
Kitty experienced international adoption as a child. Now an adult, she shares her feelings on being raised in a transracial family in America. I looked different from...
Justice looks like the kingdom of God
Dr. Albert Reyes, Buckner president and CEO, originally wrote this column for the Baptist Standard as part of a special series "Justice looks like ..." allowing readers...
Where is your home?
I moved into a new house this week; it’s my 10th home in 18 years of adult life. My “new” house is old and full of stories....
What is adoption gaslighting?
Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker is a licensed psychologist with professional training in Theraplay, TBRI and EMDR. She is also an international-adopted adult person. She is a featured blogger...
Roy submits resignation, continues to be involved in Buckner programs as volunteer
Throughout her time at Buckner and prior, working with Aldine Y.O.U.T.H. Community Center, Shawna Roy has been an important part of the Houston community. "Buckner is very...
Senior adults showcase art during COVID-19
Senior adults residing at Buckner Villas senior living community used their free time during the COVID-19 pandemic to create, paint and sew. Last week, the residents showcased...
When is it OK to share an adopted person’s private story?
When and with whom is it appropriate to share private information about an adopted child’s story? Shannon Cerise, LCSW and Buckner contract therapist discusses how to honor...
Buckner receives $620,000 grant to expand foster care and adoption services in Tarrant County
The two-year grant from The Rees-Jones Foundation will allow Buckner to renovate offices and training space inside University Baptist Church in Fort Worth and fund local foster...