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Shining hope during a pandemic
There is no playbook for handling the pandemic, but we're working with you to adapt and provide innovative ways to fulfill our mission and shine hope. "We've all...
What is positive adoption language?
Words have the power to convey messages and evoke feelings. Sometimes words go beyond the speaker’s intentions. The way people choose words can indicate their true thoughts and...
Celebrating National Adoption Month
According to Child Welfare Information Gateway, the idea of dedicating a time to raise awareness about the need for adoption began in 1976 when the governor of...
Leading with hope: Buckner president shares stories of perseverance and hope during COVID-19
Buckner President and CEO Albert Reyes shares an update on how Buckner staff are pulling together, both domestically and internationally, to serve children and families despite being...
Mother and daughter transformed by two Buckner programs
When Alissa Campos was 9 years old, she and her younger sister were removed from their mother’s care and placed in the home of their great aunt...
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...
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...
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...
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...