Foster Care and Adoption
Following the call
Family overcomes obstacles to provide home for children in foster care
Mindy and Shawn Moore had a calling: Foster children in need. In following that calling, the Moores have been open to every twist in the road ......
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An answered prayer at just 3 weeks old
Sons play a part in parents’ decision to foster-to-adopt
Amanda and Jarrett Sappington had two sons, but they “just had this feeling that [their] family needed to be bigger.”
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5 ways to celebrate your mom on Mother’s Day
Creative ways to show mom she’s the best
Moms are priceless and we appreciate and value all the mothers who care for children at their most vulnerable.
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Family reunions
Family moves to fulfill the need for foster care families
Kaari Vasquez was drawn to the home as soon as she saw a picture of it. Maybe it was a fluke or a coincidence the house was on Kari Ann Drive, but...
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April is National Volunteer Month and we celebrate you!
Thank you volunteers for making a difference
COVID-19 brought many challenges, but that didn’t stop Buckner volunteers from continuing to connect and work with families in Buckner programs.
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Support foster children in Buckner campus safe homes across Texas
Help provide basic necessities for children in need
Buckner campus homes across Texas have been approved to be used by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services as safe homes for foster...
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Once tutored, now a tutor
College student volunteers with Buckner to virtually tutor foster children
While there is no age requirement for having a servant’s heart, it is less common to hear about college students taking time out of their demanding...
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Extraordinary work in an extraordinary year
With your help, families received hope and aid during a difficult year
We haven't had a lot to celebrate over the past year, but with your help, Buckner has been able to do extraordinary work during an extraordinary...
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Children currently sleeping in CPS offices find housing at Buckner
Recent lack of placement options highlights the growing Texas foster care crisis and need for more licensed families
News outlets across Texas brandished March 2021 headlines about the foster care crisis. At the time, it was reported 186 kids across the state were...
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Self-care tips for parents
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Family stress is among the risk factors for children to suffer abuse and neglect. Learn some ways you can lower stress as a parent.
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