Foster Care and Adoption
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Making a difference … one child at a time
One family’s desire to help children has led them to fostering more than 20 children through Buckner
The Johnson family farm is no stranger to going with the flow. From goats and chickens to alpacas, life on this Amarillo farm is hard work but never...
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A dream family
Becoming a family of eight was challenging, but everything the Copelands dreamed about
The Copeland family home feels like a movie. Six children are laughing together with joy. Some of them are playing in the backyard on the trampoline...
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Thank you, Veterans!
Honoring those who live in Buckner communities who served our nation through the Armed Forces
At Buckner we have the opportunity and privilege of serving many men and women who have worn one of the uniforms of our armed services and we...
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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 Children and Family Services to relocate Southeast Texas programs to new Beaumont-area location
Move will help Buckner better serve vulnerable children and families in Beaumont
Buckner Children and Family Services will relocate its programs and services in Southeast Texas to reduce expenses associated with the ongoing...
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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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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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How federal funding can help our local foster care crisis
Legislators for Texas, as well as those who oversee counties and cities throughout the state, are currently working on plans to use their piece of...
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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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