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human trafficking prevention
Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Preventing human trafficking by empowering the vulnerable
A young woman is regularly beaten by her husband, self-medicates with drugs and alcohol and loses her kids to foster care. ...

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Giving the gift of hope this Christmas
Programs across Texas hosted parties and more for families to celebrate the holiday
Spending Christmas with loved ones is a special time to rest, recharge and celebrate the birth of Jesus. But for some, Christmas can bring feelings...

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A lifetime with Buckner
Alicia Howell comes full circle from adopted to trustee
Alicia Howell was born in Dallas on April 9, 1967. She was just three days old when she left the hospital for her forever home with Drs. Don and...

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Children never outgrow the need for a family
The Kerr family opens their home to honor their faith and those in need
Kenneth and Jenny Kerr have 14-year-old biological twins and decided they were ready for some more fun in their lives. ...

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More than 1,400 miles didn't stop the reunification with this birth family
Adult adopted person opens her heart to her birth family after tragedy
More than five decades ago, Lisa Metivier was born in Dallas, Texas. At just three days old, she was adopted through Buckner and went home with her...

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adoption anniversary celebration
Celebrating 70 years of impact with fun, fellowship and looking to the future
Buckner International celebrates anniversary of becoming a licensed child placing agency in 1953
In 1953, you could purchase a six-pack of Coca Cola for just 29 cents or watermelon at only six cents a pound. Picturing life 70 years ago might be a...

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November is National Adoption Month
A long-standing tradition to bring awareness to vulnerable children
National Adoption Month is a time many adopted persons, adoptive families and adoption advocates celebrate the miracle of adoption while also look to...

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Kinship care provides a familiar home during unfamiliar circumstances
Buckner provides wrap-around support to kinship families
For children experiencing tumultuous life changes, a familiar face can go a long way. When kids are removed from their home due to abuse or neglect,...

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back to school distributions
Easing the back-to-school burden in Texas
Buckner programs across the state offered fun, food and school supplies to those in need
Many of us can feel the stress of all the things needed to head back to school, but for some, that stress weighs them down emotionally and...

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Buckner FYi alumna made her career dreams come true
Abigail shares a look into her determination, grit and wisdom for other foster youth aging out in Texas
Who do you call when you have a question? Your mom? Your dad? Best friend? ...

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