Foster Care and Adoption

From empty nest to full house
Dallas couple have fostered more than 25 children
“I don’t want to get attached.” The phrase is uttered too many times as a reason to not do foster care.
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Today is National Day of Prayer
Prayer is one of our most powerful connections with God
When his friends decided to write a book about R.C. Buckner, they titled it R.C. Buckner’s Life of Faith and Works. That’s such a fitting title...
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Joy in being a foster parent
Foster parent says, 'You aren't going to want to quit'
Paul and Daisy Ledet have fostered 21 children through Buckner Foster Care and Adoption. Starting foster care was like starting over, Paul said, but...
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May is National Foster Care Month
More than 400,000 kids in foster care in the United States
Before foster care was regulated by the government, child welfare and foster care were mainly in the hands of private and religious organizations,...
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A spark of faith
A devotion about trusting God
When I was young, I wanted to be somebody wise, successful and kind. I wanted to change the world for the better. My grandfather’s unyielding...
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Buckner named 2022 ‘Great Place to Work’
Buckner International has been certified as a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute and its senior care partner, Activated...
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Stand firm
A devotion about standing for truth
When I think of standing firm, I think about refusing to change a decision or position. I think about the military meaning of standing one’s...
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Texas goes blue in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month
Buckner staff across the state attend Go Blue events to raise awareness
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. In 2021, 1,809 children died in the United States from child abuse and neglect. In Texas, 199 children died...
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Stronger together
What you do makes a difference: A difference with a purpose
Our annual event celebrating the work of our Buckner team members is always a highlight of the year for me. The Gathering, which we celebrated April...
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It's National Volunteer Month
Help build a strong community
April is National Volunteer Month, and at Buckner International, we appreciate all our volunteers around the world. From packing and distributing...
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