Foster Care and Adoption
Faith Focus: With all your heart, soul and mind
Thom had a problem. His son was being teased because of his weight. He couldn’t force the bullies to stop, so he took a different approach: Build...
These fall festivals bring all the treats with no tricks
Around the state, Buckner ministries have been treating children to festive fall festivals. Dressed up as their favorite superhero, character or...
Faith Focus: Who is the next superhero?
As we wrap up our month highlighting Buckner “superheroes” – those who have gone to great lengths to protect children and strengthen families,...
Superhero families
Throughout the month of October, we have been highlighting some of our superheroes – families who protect children and are strengthening their...
Faith Focus: The most common superpower at Buckner
Last week, I had the pleasure of spending some time with a Buckner foster family in Midland, Texas. As they shared their story, I realized you were...
Faith Focus: This superpower is rarely seen but always noticed
As we continue to look at “superheroes” who protect children and strengthen families, it dawned on me that most superpowers are obvious: super...
Respite care: What in the world is that? Why not you?
For eight years, my husband and I were blessed to do full-time foster care. We cared for little and big ones, playful and crying ones, verbal and...
After 1,006 days in foster care, 4-year-old embraces forever family through Buckner
Mary, a 4-year-old avid Peppa Pig fan, has spent most of her life in foster care before being adopted Aug. 13. Last Monday was her first day of Head...
Use your skills to make a difference in a child's life
The truth is, not everyone is called to be a foster parent, but we’re all called to help. Here’s some of the top ways you can help vulnerable...
How to go back to school on a budget
Children may be excited to go back to school and see their friends again, but the back-to-school shopping needed for each child to have a successful...