Foster Care and Adoption
The 2019 Buckner Advent Guide is here!
The greatest gift we can give our family is our legacy – who we are. And what better time to pass on traditions and be together as a family then...
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Faith Fosters Texas: Texas Baptists focus on fixing an ailing system
Many families today are noticing the great need throughout the foster care and adoption system. According to the Texas Department of Family and...
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7 tips to host a support shower for adoptive families
Baby showers. The mention of such an event typically generates happy emotions because the birth of a child is definitely something to be celebrated....
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Today is Orphan Sunday: How can you help?
In Texas, there are currently 7,788 children waiting to be adopted and 34,161 children living in foster care, with many more who have been removed...
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Faith Focus: The God who moves
This summer, I was able to sit down with foster parents Katie and Aaron Stephens in Midland and talk about their foster-to-adopt story. They shared...
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Buckner FYi Center: 'They just helped me in so many ways'
Brenda entered the foster care system at 17. Her home life had gotten to the point that she decided she was better off elsewhere and moved in with...
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The foster families of Rio Grande Children’s Home experienced joy, fun and hope at camp this summer
Going to camp can be a special experience and families of the Rio Grande Children’s Home had the opportunity this summer to experience camp in...
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Buckner president Albert Reyes releases his second book 'Hope Now'
Today marks the official release of “Hope Now: Peace, Healing, and Justice When the Kingdom Comes Near” by Buckner International president and...
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First Baptist Church Groves helps transform foster family’s home
A woman who has spent more than 20 years of her life taking care of foster children will soon get help with needed items in her home thanks to a...
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Beaumont Foundation presents second half of $136,500 donation providing new clothes for children in foster care
On July 16 the Beaumont Foundation of America delivered the second installment of its 2019 donation totaling $136,500. Since 2007, BFA has contributed...
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