Foster Care and Adoption
May is National Foster Care Month
There are nearly 425,000 kids in United States foster care
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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April is National Volunteer Month and we celebrate you!
Thank you volunteers for making a difference
COVID-19 brought many challenges, but that didn’t stop Buckner volunteers from continuing to connect and work with families in Buckner programs.
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Support foster children in Buckner campus safe homes across Texas
Help provide basic necessities for children in need
Buckner campus homes across Texas have been approved to be used by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services as safe homes for foster...
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Once tutored, now a tutor
College student volunteers with Buckner to virtually tutor foster children
While there is no age requirement for having a servant’s heart, it is less common to hear about college students taking time out of their demanding...
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Extraordinary work in an extraordinary year
With your help, families received hope and aid during a difficult year
We haven't had a lot to celebrate over the past year, but with your help, Buckner has been able to do extraordinary work during an extraordinary...
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Children currently sleeping in CPS offices find housing at Buckner
Recent lack of placement options highlights the growing Texas foster care crisis and need for more licensed families
News outlets across Texas brandished March 2021 headlines about the foster care crisis. At the time, it was reported 186 kids across the state were...
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Self-care tips for parents
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Family stress is among the risk factors for children to suffer abuse and neglect. Learn some ways you can lower stress as a parent.
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Leave a legacy that blesses children and seniors in need
Honoring the lives of Bessie and Stewart Chisum
Buckner is honored to have families interested in leaving a legacy of God's love to children, families and seniors in need. Gifts from trusts and...
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The epidemic of child abuse
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Buckner wants to assure every child lives in a safe and nurturing home. You can play a role in...
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Lufkin foster family finds joy and support through virtual certification
Buckner supports families through the process in a still-new virtual world
Once the pandemic put restrictions in place, Buckner Foster Care and Adoption jumped into action to help families virtually. The Hudspeths experienced...
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