Foster Care and Adoption
Why we should care for youth who have aged out of foster care
Today is National Aging out of Foster Care Awareness Day
The transition to adulthood is one most will face with a family cheering them on and serving as a backbone when life throws curveballs. When someone...
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"It's a calling"
Longview family inspired by other family members to foster
Nathan and Kylee Spraggins heard a word from their pastor in 2020 that they were supposed to have children in their lives – whether biological or...
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Buckner receives grant from Maximus Foundation
The $20,000 donation will help Buckner serve children and families in the Rio Grande Valley
The Buckner Rio Grande Children’s Home was the recipient of a $20,000 grant from the Maximus Foundation, the independent, employee-led 501c3...
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How is foster care different with Buckner?
The Baskin family has offered a safe home to foster children for more than a decade
Foster parents are on the frontlines of the child welfare system. They support vulnerable children as they navigate some of the hardest moments of...
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May is National Foster Care Month
Nearly 30,000 kids in foster care in Texas
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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Dallas cooking class hosted by Aramark and Buckner offers healthy meal ideas on a budget
Buckner families learned new ways to eat healthily
Aramark and Buckner International offered a cooking class for those who are a part of Buckner programs in Dallas. The event, which took place during...
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An update from President and CEO Albert Reyes
The strategic mission and vision for Buckner moving forward
The furniture store IKEA says their mission is, “To create a better everyday life for the many people.” Tesla’s mission is, “To accelerate...
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Happy International Women's Day
Celebrating female staff all over the world
Happy International Women's Day! Enjoy a special video from some of our staff in Mexico wishing all women a Happy International Women's Day. At...
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Supporting foster families is key to retention
Buckner Foster Care and Adoption provides foster families with resources and services that help families better answer their call to care for vulnerable children
Families and couples who respond to the call of serving vulnerable children through foster care can often find unexpected challenges on their path....
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Make Valentine's Day special for the little ones in your life
Ideas and treats to help spoil your kids all day long
There’s no day like Valentine’s Day to make that someone special in your life know how you feel about them. While grown-up loved ones may get all...
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