Finding families for childreninstead of finding children for families
The safety, stability, and well-being of children is our work.
God designs each family with a purpose. But, in our broken world sometimes life happens and children cannot live with their biological parents, either temporarily or permanently.
A variety of family challenges, like finances, childcare, job access, generational trauma, abuse, etc., can lead to children entering the child welfare system.
We are all called to foster care
Buckner seeks to license foster families who:
Can help keep children within their existing city (county) – the more stability children can have, the better their mental health and well-being
Will care for siblings – separating children from parents is already a major loss; help children grieve less by minimizing further biological separations
Live in a stable, consistent homelike setting – a physical, immovable house is important for a child's felt-safety
Consider therapeutic foster care by caring for a child with special needs – these children are the most vulnerable
You can make a difference in the life of a child
Buckner provides the following support to foster families:
Home study assessment
Respite care
Liaison with Texas DFPS
Monthly supervisory visits
Free counseling services
Support groups
Training (up to 50 hours per year)
Daily per diem
Camp Buckner retreat
24-hour, on-call support
Case management
Ready to move forward?
"Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me" - Mark 9:37
Register
The first step in the foster care process is to attend a free virtual information meeting on Zoom with our foster care and adoption staff. Convenient evening options are available for working families.
Consider respite care
Not ready to become foster parents? Consider respite care. This is a great way for churches and family members to get involved and provide support for those who are ready to get started.
Kinship care
If a child cannot be reunified with their biological parents, either kinship care or adoption may be considered.
Got questions?
The first step in the foster care process is to attend a free virtual information meeting with our staff. If you have other questions about basic requirements or eligibility, please submit this form.