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Hope during a pandemic: An update from Buckner President Albert Reyes
When COVID-19 first started, we assumed it would pass quickly and things would go back to normal soon. But months later, we've discovered a new normal. Lately,...
6 Camp Buckner employees write more than 350 encouraging letters to foster families while working remotely
Due to the threat of COVID-19 in Texas, Camp Buckner has been closed for retreats and day camps, but that hasn't stopped the staff from continuing to...
Preparing for the school year
Typically, in July parents are beginning to look at school supply lists and buying school clothes for their children, and children are trying to convince their parents that their...
Family of four in six months: Single mom adopts three siblings in virtual adoption ceremony
Bethany, Jeffrey and Avery were home from the minute they came into Jessica Sosa’s home. Bethany, 5, and Jeffrey, 3, were Jessica’s first foster care placements – and...
Parenting a special needs child with a history of trauma: A story of hope and redemption
I started working in child welfare 20 years ago. During the course of my career, I have received training and would consider myself very knowledgeable about trauma,...
White House calls for reform of child welfare system with new executive order
For more than 400,000 children in America’s foster care system, the executive order calling for reform of the child welfare system issued by the White House on June...
A foster mom’s view on parenting special needs children for 20 years
God equips the called to care for children with special needs Paula and Lance Raymond had no previous experience with special needs children. During pregnancy with their...
Help during the crisis: Activities to cope with grief at home
This has been a difficult time, a time for isolation for many and the traditional ways we would support each other through grief and loss have not...
Help during the crisis: Coping with grief during a pandemic
No one can predict when or how one experiences grief, especially during a pandemic. "One of the most difficult things I have seen others experience in the last couple...
Looking for a faith-based film to watch as a family?
Find 5 compassion themes in the faith-based film “The Open Door” These days you may have a little more time to watch Amazon Prime or are looking for...