Foster Care and Adoption
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Time to man up
Dequante “DQ” Thomas couldn’t have imagined as a single, 27-year-old man, he’d know all the words to “Let It Go” from Disney’s Frozen....
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Cloth and comfort: Pillowcase ministry offers foster children in Beaumont consolation
For a foster child who frequently moves from home to home, having an item to keep along the way can make them feel at home, which is important when...
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Faith Focus: Expect the Unexpected
Brent and Savannah never thought they’d care for a child with special needs. But here was Zach, a “completely non-verbal” 2-year-old in their...
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How churches can support therapeutic foster care
“But how can people call for help if they don’t know who to trust? And how can they know who to trust if they haven’t heard of the one who can...
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Caring for the most vulnerable
All children deserve a family who loves them unconditionally. Oftentimes, the children who stay in foster care the longest are those who need a home...
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What is therapeutic foster care?
Before joining Buckner, I was a mental health professional for the local Mental Health and Mental Retardation authority in Dallas. While there, I saw...
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Thank you for helping victims of Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey devestated Houston and Southeast Texas, but through your prayers, generous support and encouragement, we were reminded that Buckner...
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From the President: First-hand account of Hurricane Harvey response
Buckner President/CEO Albert Reyes returned late yesterday from visiting with children and families who are served by Buckner who also were affected...
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Buckner assessing, picking up in Hurricane Harvey aftermath
Buckner International President Albert Reyes said the organization is continuing to assess the short- and long-term impact in the aftermath of...
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Buckner relocating children, families; Calder Woods remaining in Beaumont
Due to widespread flooding and the loss of water for drinking and sanitation, Buckner Children and Family Services is relocating a total of 63 people,...
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