May is National Foster Care Month
There are nearly 425,000 kids in United States foster care
Before foster care was regulated by the government, child welfare and foster care were mainly in the hands of private and religious organizations,...
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April is National Volunteer Month and we celebrate you!
Thank you volunteers for making a difference
COVID-19 brought many challenges, but that didn’t stop Buckner volunteers from continuing to connect and work with families in Buckner programs.
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Students safely volunteer to pack humanitarian aid for vulnerable families
Mesquite ISD students learn valuable life skills while serving
There is simple peace in the quiet hum of labeling boxes, stacking tuna cans and organizing incoming donations at the Buckner Center for Humanitarian...
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Support foster children in Buckner campus safe homes across Texas
Help provide basic necessities for children in need
Buckner campus homes across Texas have been approved to be used by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services as safe homes for foster...
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What do you do when you're waiting?
A devotion on trusting God in times of waiting
Patience has never been my strong suit, and I hate to wait. But I don’t think I’m alone. When I look around, I see other people, just like me,...
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Blue Sunday: A day of prayer
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Buckner wants to assure every child lives in a safe and nurturing home
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. To remember those who are victims of abuse and neglect, Blue Sunday Child Abuse Prevention has marked Sunday,...
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Once tutored, now a tutor
College student volunteers with Buckner to virtually tutor foster children
While there is no age requirement for having a servant’s heart, it is less common to hear about college students taking time out of their demanding...
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Extraordinary work in an extraordinary year
With your help, families received hope and aid during a difficult year
We haven't had a lot to celebrate over the past year, but with your help, Buckner has been able to do extraordinary work during an extraordinary...
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Children currently sleeping in CPS offices find housing at Buckner
Recent lack of placement options highlights the growing Texas foster care crisis and need for more licensed families
News outlets across Texas brandished March 2021 headlines about the foster care crisis. At the time, it was reported 186 kids across the state were...
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Fresh fruit and water from H-E-B Grocery Company will serve 100 local families
H-E-B Grocery Company, which operates H-E-B and Central Market, had excess fresh fruit and water after a canceled event and sent up to 1,200 pounds...
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COVID-19 vaccine registration hosted with City of Dallas at Bachman Lake
Family Hope Center provides education and assistance to vaccine questions
The Buckner Family Hope Center at Bachman Lake hosted a free COVID-19 vaccine registration event in partnership with leaders of the City of Dallas.
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Self-care tips for parents
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Family stress is among the risk factors for children to suffer abuse and neglect. Learn some ways you can lower stress as a parent.
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