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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...
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‘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...
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First Person: God’s Call Through a Child

I used to go through life and wonder: “What am I supposed to be doing? How can I further God’s kingdom? How do I share the best...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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