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Entrusting children to God: Lessons of biblical motherhood from Hannah
“For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted my petition made to Him. Therefore I have given him to the Lord, as long as he...
5 things I’ve learned since becoming a mom
Being a mom is much more than caring for a child; it’s a life-transforming experience. It challenges us to rethink who we are, what we’re about and...
Friday photo: Drive Adoption with Duck Dynasty
Willie and Korie Robertson launched Drive Adoption at the Duck Commander 500 on Saturday, April 9. Buckner was honored to join the Duck Dynasty crew and 15...
URGENT: Need for foster families spikes as more children enter system
AUSTIN – An increase in the number of children Child Protective Services has removed from homes has forced some children to spend at least two nights in...
A beautiful mess | Mesquite couple adopts two from Buckner foster care
In a quiet, Mesquite, Texas, neighborhood, we walk up to a red brick house and knock on the door. We’ve been here before, shortly after Buck and...
‘Take my life and let it be’ | Buckner staff member seeks to live out hymn as a voice for adopted children
My favorite hymn is “Take My Life and Let It Be.” The words give me the assurance that God has always been with me. They continue to...
IN THE MEDIA: Beaumont Foundation awards $198,000 to Buckner Foster Care and Adoption | The Examiner
The Beaumont Foundation awarded Buckner Foster Care and Adoption $198,300 to provide clothing for children in Buckner’s care across the state. On Wednesday, Feb. 17, Ed Keller,...
Our adoption story: God made a way
About two years ago, my husband, Pete, and I found ourselves at a cross road. Two years before that, we had prayed for God to give us...
Friday photo: The world’s children
Buckner adoption staff met with officials from Armenia, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Poland and Romania as part of the Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program arranged by...
8 ways to get involved with Buckner in 2016
1. Host a shoe drive. Encourage your church, school, business or organization to collect shoes by signing up to host a shoe drive. Your shoe drive can...