Buckner Children and Family Services is making an impact in the Rio Grande Valley through innovative programming to support at-risk children and families living in poverty in the colonias along the Texas/Mexico border. They are also helping support the community through the Rio Grande Children’s Home and other humanitarian aid projects.
Rio Grande Children’s Home
The Rio Grande Children’s Home provides a loving Christian home for children and sibling groups in an effort to keep families together. Christian house parents and a committed staff provide emotional, spiritual and educational support that encourages each child to grow their sense of self worth and to discover their special purpose in life.
Our children are very active and involved in the community. They attend public school and local churches and participate in many extracurricular activities, including the 4-H program established through the Carruth 4-H Center on campus. Our on-campus activities director provides the children with a variety of leisure and recreational activities, including sports, arts and crafts and music.
With three family-style cottages, the Rio Grande Children’s Home is available to take care of large sibling groups and small children. Through our home-like atmosphere and Christian commitment, children find the hope and healing they need – and a place to belong.
STAR (Services to At-Risk Youth)
STAR provides counseling and support to children and teenagers with a history of juvenile delinquency, runaways, family conflict and more. Services are free of charge. For more information, call Buckner STAR at 956-630-6285.
(Funded by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services)
Buckner Border Ministries
Buckner has initiated several ministries that seek to meet the needs of families living in the lower Rio Grande Valley, including provision of clothing and other humanitarian aid, emergency assistance and missions opportunities for church and community groups. To take a mission trip to serve those living in the lower Rio Grande Valley, visit www.itsyourmission.com.
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Rio Grande Children’s Home
3780 N. Bentsen Palm Dr.
Mission, TX 78574
Colonia Program Ministries
956-583-2041
STAR Services
Hidalgo, Camaron and Starr Counties
5425 N. McColl, Suite A
McAllen, TX 78504
956-630-6285
