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‘The child that’s going to change our lives forever’ — An adoptive family’s first-person perspective
In November 2001, John and Susie Kaufman and their son, Luke, welcomed the family’s newest member, Harrison, into their lives through adoption. Now, after 10 years, the...
‘Pure Joy’ – Adoptive family of four Russian children recounts the laughs and the tears
By Chelsea QuackenbushPhotography by Russ DildayOn an unseasonably warm Valentine’s Day evening, the Potts family gathers at their grandparents’ home in a Dallas suburb, not to share...
Journey of the Heart: An Adult Adoptee’s Story
By S. Valerie GardnerI know who I am. I am a Korean-American. I was born in South Korea, but I was raised in Dallas, Texas. You see,...
Buckner partners with local agencies to send mobile medical clinic to Kenya
By Chelsea QuackenbushBuckner InternationalDALLAS – Buckner partnered with Christian Alliance for Humanitarian Aid, Baylor Hospital’s Faith in Action mission and the Texas Baptist Men to restore a...
Bringing Hope through Humanitarian Aid
Tears welled up in Juan’s eyes. Standing on the front porch of the new home a group of Buckner volunteers had built for his family in the...
FivePoint Credit Union Makes Gift to Buckner in Beaumont
[caption id="attachment_5283" align="alignright" width="500" caption="Each year, FivePoint’s Community Action of Responsible Employees (C.A.R.E. Fund) chooses two local charities to support. This year, employees chose The Shorkey Center...
Save the Date July 29th – It’s Buckner Night at the Texas Rangers!
DALLAS – Buckner International will be featured LIVE in the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation / FOX Sports Southwest / TXA 21 “Community Corner” on July 29 at...
8 Common Myths about Foster Care, Debunked
By Lauren Hollon SturdyBuckner InternationalMyth: All foster children are emotionally disturbed and damaged beyond repair. There’s nothing I can do to help them.Fact: “We see miracles happen...
First Person: “My positive experience in foster care”
Editor’s Note: This letter was submitted to an Aaron’s Furniture writing contest for children across Texas about their experience in Buckner foster care. This letter won second...
“This is what we’re supposed to do” – Southeast Texas foster parents answer the call
By Chelsea QuackenbushBuckner InternationalWhile most middle-aged parents are emptying out their nests, Ron and Donna Wells of Orange, Texas, are refilling theirs.And refilling it and refilling it.The...