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Children, communication and the coronavirus
Editors note: The following article written by Buckner International President and CEO Albert Reyes was originally published by the Baptist Standard. During the pandemic, families across Texas are...
6 ways to (emotionally) make it through the pandemic
Editors note: An abridged version of the following article written by Dr. Amy Curtis, director of counseling for Buckner International, was originally published by DFWChild.com. Everyone reacts differently...
Jefferson County holds first virtual adoption
Despite the pandemic, Shane and Lori Springer adopted their 2-year-old son on Wednesday, April 22. It was Jefferson County's first virtual adoption due to social distancing and shelter-in-place orders. Joined on...
Foster and adoptive families embracing creativity and quality time while socially distancing
Buckner Foster Care and Adoption continues to provide safe and loving homes for vulnerable children, even throughout the crisis of the coronavirus. With government and medical professionals...
Help during the crisis: Mindfulness and calm for your children
During this time of social distancing and sheltering in place, children routines are interrupted and it could create some stress for children as they navigate new experiences like...
Hope is here!
Things may look a little bleak right about now. As most of us are practicing social distancing and sheltering in place, we may all be experiencing a...
Courts, Buckner use technology to make one girl’s adoption possible
In the wake of current social distancing measures, connecting digitally has become a priority for many. Today, technology helped complete a forever family when the Smiths met...
Seeking God in the quiet
How has your life changed in the last week? For many of us, we are embracing a new culture of working from home, homeschooling our children, practicing...
The missing piece of the puzzle
Katie and Aaron Stephens had a plan: foster young children, adopt, be a forever family. But five years later, they saw six children come and go from...
Buckner president celebrates 10 years of hope
Ten years ago, Dr. Albert L. Reyes was elected the sixth president of Buckner International. His leadership helps guide the vision and mission to protect vulnerable children, strengthen families and inspire happiness...