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How to make the first day of school a great one for your foster child
Going back to school is exciting for most kids. New teachers, new friends, new clothes. But for children in foster care, starting a new school with a...
Gold medalist’s story sheds light on impact of kinship care
Record-setting gymnast Simone Biles’ domination and prowess in the gym has rightfully landed her in the national spotlight, but her personal journey to Rio has also garnered...
Camp Buckner Foster Family Camp: A week of firsts for foster children, families
Buckner foster and adoptive families know that family is about more than biological connections. It’s about people who love and care about each other. In July, more...
Lessons in healing
When Robin Wright started a new position at an East Texas elementary school, she was overwhelmed by the number of children in her class with Child Protective...
$90k scholarship only the beginning for Buckner aftercare alum
Recent Lubbock high school graduate and Buckner Aftercare alum Tenneil Wallace has a lot to smile about. Tenneil is a recent recipient of the Family Fellowship scholarship...
Friday photo: Coming home
"When we got home, they were so happy. We had bumps along the way, but it just felt right. Our kids were home. We needed them with...
Vacation Bible School breaks down walls with messages of hope
Walking into the activities room on the Buckner Children’s Campus, it is impossible not to feel the air of excitement. Across from a homemade mural of drawings,...
Praying Hannah’s prayer for Samuel
"For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition which I asked of Him." -1 Samuel 1:27 In January 2014, I began praying...
Volunteer: Serve children in foster care so parents can continue caring for them
In order to be a foster parent, adults must participate in regular training sessions where they learn how to best care for the children who have been placed in their...
How to become a foster parent: What you need to know (part 2)
Part one of this series on how to become a foster parent covers the big picture—what is CPS, what is foster care, what you will need to...