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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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Maternity counseling is designed to walk alongside birth mothers
Acknowledging loss, grief, and trauma
This is the third post in our series for National Adoption Month. We have looked at the myths of open adoption and how to create compassion for birth...
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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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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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Celebrating growth on National Single Parent Day
A firsthand look at the journey that brought one mom to the Buckner Family Pathways® program
Today is National Single Parent Day. At Buckner International, we have the special opportunity to come alongside so many single parents through the...
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Giving the gift of hope this Christmas
Programs across Texas hosted parties and more for families to celebrate the holiday
Spending Christmas with loved ones is a special time to rest, recharge and celebrate the birth of Jesus. But for some, Christmas can bring feelings...
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Where does poverty live?
January is Poverty Awareness Month. Learn what generational poverty is and how you can help.
What does poverty look like?
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November is National Adoption Month
A long-standing tradition to bring awareness to vulnerable children
National Adoption Month is a time many adopted persons, adoptive families and adoption advocates celebrate the miracle of adoption while also look to...
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