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Foster care: The faith to foster
We’ve heard the stories. We know that being a foster parent can break your heart — and probably more than once. It’s about caring for children from...
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Adopting children deepened my understanding of grace. You see, I used to think that I should obey God because I owed it to Him for saving me,...
Celebrating National Foster Care Month
Each May at Buckner, we celebrate National Foster Care Month. We say “celebrate” on purpose – not because it is a happy occasion when a child enters...
Growing families
Clay* and Sharon* Vitano were licensed with Buckner as a foster-to-adopt family but later decided they only wanted to adopt. As an adopt-only provider, the family had to...
Helping a child who is hurting
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Buckner wants to assure every child lives in a safe and nurturing home. For many foster children, however, the...
National Sibling Day: The importance of a brother and sister
Today is National Sibling Day, and if you have siblings, you know the important role they play in your life. There is not a lot about childhood that...
Friday photo: Buckner Foster Care and Adoption participates in balloon release for National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and several Buckner locations participated in activities to help bring awareness to the issue of child abuse. In Midland, Buckner Foster...
Lace up your running shoes … it’s time to Run for Life!
Looking for a fun Saturday morning activity for your whole family? Join us at this year’s Council for Life Run for Life 5K on Saturday, April 7,...
Full hearts: The blessing of adoption
Last Thursday was a very special day for 11-year-old Ivan and 12-year-old Jesus as they were officially adopted into the Sanchez family. Marcos and Veronica Sanchez from...
Friday Photo: Two sisters embrace forever family
Early this morning, two sweet girls, Amanda and Keira, were officially adopted by their aunt in Fort Worth! Berchia Oatis, the girls’ Buckner kinship foster care giver...