Rio Grande Valley
Riding the roller coaster
A family committed to the ups and downs of fostering and adoption
There’s a sense of energy when you walk through Faith and Gerald Varlack’s front door. It’s more than a house; it’s an experience.
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Buckner celebrates 50 years of service in Rio Grande Valley with ceremony
Senator John Cornyn sent a special message for the anniversary
Buckner International celebrated its 50th anniversary in the Rio Grande Valley with a ceremony and luncheon. The event featured staff speakers,...
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Behind the adoption curtain
It's National Adoption Month: Learn what adoption looks like for children and families
Adoption is beautiful. Adoption is also incredibly difficult. It’s a miracle that stems from loss. God never intended for families to be broken or...
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The 2021 Buckner Advent Guide is here!
A free guide with devotions and activities for your family
Do you remember waking up each morning and rushing to your Advent calendar to look behind the door and see what surprise awaited you there? Remember...
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Brownsville Police Department collaborates with Buckner to support Rio Grande Valley children and families
Officers will distribute referral cards to at-risk youth and parents with more information about Buckner FAYS
The Brownsville Police Department and Buckner Children and Family Services announced a new collaboration to better support vulnerable children and...
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One home, three dedicated teams and 600 miles
Rio Grande Valley family receives remote build by church in Allen
Maria Pena bakes dozens of empanadas and other delicious pastries in her commercial oven in her new kitchen every day. Before, it would take more...
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Get to your end-of-year goal line and keep the faith
An update from Buckner President Albert Reyes
If you feel 2021’s been the same kind of year 2020 was, you’re not alone. I’m right there with you. It’s almost like 2020 liked what it was...
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Stories of hope in real time
Some Buckner success stories are still in the making
Typically, when we share the stories of Buckner, we tell stories of success: People who, through their own initiative, the help of Buckner staff and...
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Family coaching: More than meets the eye
See how family coaches help families toward self-sufficiency
Being healthy is much more than diet and exercise. Being healthy should be looked at holistically. Buckner family coaching seeks to serve families by...
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Grande celebration
Buckner celebrates 50 years serving Rio Grande Valley
1971 is heralded by Apple TV+’s groundbreaking documentary “1971” as “the year that music changed everything.” It was the year that saw...
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