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Journey to Yeni: Dallas Dad Will Count an Additional Blessing this Father’s Day
By Susan SerranoDillon InternationalSometimes Yeni’s a sassy, outgoing whirlwind eagerly drinking life in through a fire hose. But, like most 2 ½ -year-olds, she also has a...
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...
6 Ways to Support Foster Families When Fostering Isn’t Your Calling
By Lauren Hollon SturdyBuckner InternationalYou've probably heard a lot about foster care during the month of May, National Foster Care Month. But you may be saying, “I...
Buckner Children and Family Services in Beaumont Recognized by Better Business Bureau
[caption id="attachment_5247" align="alignright" width="500" caption="Laura May, administrator of Buckner Children and Family Services in Beaumont, and Rhonda O'Neill, development officer for Buckner in Beaumont, accept the finalist...
The Father of Hope, Provider of a Future
Story and photography by Chelsea Quackenbush When a little girl dreams of her future wedding, she thinks of the man who will be waiting at the end...
Buckner Provides Shoes at Convoy of Hope Outreach Event in South Dallas
[caption id="attachment_5261" align="alignright" width="500" caption="Ida Bennett, a volunteer at the May 12 event, said she's lived in the community for 56 years. “I’ve been waiting for something...