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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...
Through the Fire: Rebecca Rosengren overcomes her scars
By Scott CollinsPhotography by Russ DildayThe scars you see will never go away. The ones you don’t see already have.Rebecca Rosengren was a tiny toddler 20 years...
Growing Up: Family Surrounds Brooke Turmes
By Scott CollinsPhotography by Russ DildayPlaques, signs and knick knacks adorn Wanda and Victor Turmes’ home in rural Kountze, Texas. Not too many, but enough to remind...
Southeast Texas Programs Receive Generous Gifts from Local Organizations
By Chelsea QuackenbushBuckner InternationalHOUSTON – Buckner programs in Southeast Texas received two generous grants from the Houston Endowment and the Beaumont Foundation to be used for local...
Children Flock to Missions Team in Dominican Republic
Dozens of children were waiting at the Community Transformation Center in the Pedro Brand district of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic when Wilshire Baptist Church volunteers arrived on...