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Self-care tips for parents

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Buckner wants to assure every child lives in a safe and nurturing home. The CDC reports that family stress is among...
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What is family?

When you think of family, what do you picture? Perhaps it’s mornings on the porch with your grandma or playing in the backyard with your sister or...
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Leave a legacy that blesses children and seniors in need

According to Psychology Today, people are more likely to give when they understand the need they fulfill and when they can relate to the cause they support. Our...
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The epidemic of child abuse

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Buckner wants to assure every child lives in a safe and nurturing home. You can also play a role...
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It is well with my soul

I had a serious procedure a few weeks ago, and I was scared.  Before my procedure, I had some time of waiting, and I kept asking God...
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Sharing the Easter story with your child

In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, most of us might still be practicing social distancing this Easter. While our usual holiday celebrations may look...
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Drive-Thru Easter celebration for West Dallas families

Today, approximately 200 children and families traveled through the parking lot outside the Rangers MLB Youth Academy, where the Buckner Family Hope Center is located, to still...
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Jeff Ross named senior executive director for Buckner Southeast Texas

After serving as interim senior executive director for five months, Jeff Ross will permanently oversee Buckner Children and Family Services in the Houston and Beaumont areas. Jeff...
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Family Pathways program inspires both mother and son to succeed

“I’m extremely proud to be a boy mom,” said Sherenda Lee, who recently celebrated her middle son, Jaythan Jones, signing his letter of intent to play college...
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Buckner International managing incoming donations for migrant teens in Dallas

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) directs all donations for migrant teens to Buckner International and Trusted World, while volunteer...
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