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Leading with hope: Buckner president shares stories of perseverance and hope during COVID-19

Buckner President and CEO Albert Reyes shares an update on how Buckner staff are pulling together, both domestically and internationally, to serve children and families despite being...
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Mother and daughter transformed by two Buckner programs

When Alissa Campos was 9 years old, she and her younger sister were removed from their mother’s care and placed in the home of their great aunt...
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Talking to adopted persons about birth families and adoption paperwork

Natasha was adopted internationally when she was 12 years old. She shares her personal perspective as an adult adopted person on access to adoption paperwork. She also...
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Never too late

Actor Steve McQueen was one of Hollywood’s leading men in the 1960s and 1970s. At one point he was the highest paid actor in Hollywood. He starred...
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An adult adopted person’s perspective on transracial adoption

Kitty experienced international adoption as a child. Now an adult, she shares her feelings on being raised in a transracial family in America.  I looked different from...
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Justice looks like the kingdom of God

Dr. Albert Reyes, Buckner president and CEO, originally wrote this column for the Baptist Standard as part of a special series "Justice looks like ..." allowing readers...
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Where is your home?

I moved into a new house this week; it’s my 10th home in 18 years of adult life. My “new” house is old and full of stories....
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What is adoption gaslighting?

Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker is a licensed psychologist with professional training in Theraplay, TBRI and EMDR. She is also an international-adopted adult person. She is a featured blogger...
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Roy submits resignation, continues to be involved in Buckner programs as volunteer

Throughout her time at Buckner and prior, working with Aldine Y.O.U.T.H. Community Center, Shawna Roy has been an important part of the Houston community. "Buckner is very...
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Senior adults showcase art during COVID-19

Senior adults residing at Buckner Villas senior living community used their free time during the COVID-19 pandemic to create, paint and sew. Last week, the residents showcased...
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