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A birth mother shares her perspective on adoption
Why open adoption matters
The final blog post for our National Adoption Month campaign is a powerful interview between Emma Porter, LifeDesign Maternity Counselor, who works...

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Supporting birth moms and the trauma experienced during and after adoption
Open adoption helps heal trauma for child and birth mothers
In our podcast interview series for National Adoption Month, we’re taking time to highlight birth parents. Our first blog post covered...

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Changing the narrative around birth mothers in the adoption triad
National Adoption Month 2024
November is National Adoption Month and we want to highlight one area of the adoption triad that does not get a lot of attention — birth parents....

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Pursuing an education doesn't have to stop with parenthood
For Single Parent Student Month, we're celebrating the Buckner Family Pathways® program, dedicated to equipping families with the tools they need to succeed
Parenting is a difficult job. It’s a title that comes with many hats, roles and responsibilities. ...

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Head back to school without breaking the bank
Resources and tips to help ease the stress of the back-to-school season
Summer is winding down and back to school is right around the corner for most of us. With that comes shifting back to your school routine, planning...

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Texas Mutual Insurance Company gift shines hope for single-parent families across the Lone Star State
Buckner Family Pathways® receives grant to support operations
Buckner Family Pathways® locations in five Texas cities will benefit from a $100,000 grant from Texas Mutual Insurance Company. The grant will be...

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Walking alongside foster families
How can your church provide support for foster families?
The fact that most foster parents quit within the first year due to a lack of support is a troubling idea to Chelsea Nemati. She and her husband,...

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Graduation: A time for true celebration
Celebrating Buckner Family Pathways® graduates
Graduation is always a time for celebration, but for many women across Texas, it meant even more after the adversities and challenges they've faced...

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The power of community and support to prevent human trafficking
What can we learn from the Buckner Family Hope Center® model and apply across the world
This blog was written and contributed by Andrea Sparks, director of government and strategic relations for Buckner International. ...

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Inspired to volunteer
Immigrant and new to Texas, Griselda accomplished ESL and now volunteers as an ESL teacher
Every person who chooses to volunteer with Buckner is an important member of our ministries. This month, we are celebrating National Volunteer Month...

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