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Friday photo: Forever Christmas gift
On Dec. 22, the McCarthy family grew by two when they adopted 2-year-old Ashlyn and her 1-year-old sister Addison in Lubbock, Texas. In five years of...

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Make 2017 count: How you can help vulnerable children and families this year
Everyone wants his or her life to matter. We want our actions to impact others positively and leave a lasting legacy. The start of a new year is the...

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Faith Focus: The search for new beginnings
Growing up, Christmas was my favorite time of the year. It was magical. All of my family came together for Christmas Eve dinner at my grandparents'...

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Friday photo: Party time
Bright smiles and joy were found last week at the Midland Foster Care and Family Pathways Christmas party. Sponsored by Guy and Whitney Ellis, nearly...

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Buckner in East Texas rings in Christmas early for vulnerable children, families
Christmas came early this year for vulnerable families and children served through Buckner in East Texas. ...

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What if you aren't with your family on Christmas Day?
Christmas is a special time of the year for young people, but it can also be hard for some foster children. Traditionally, Christmas is a time of year...

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Faith Focus: It's time for a dance party
When Beth and Ryan Vela adopted Claire through Buckner, it was "easily on of the best days" of their lives, "right up there with the birth of our boys...

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Friday photo: Sweet houses
Foster children in Beaumont, Texas started the Christmas season on the sweet side. Members of Wesley United Methodist Church in Nederland built...

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'You are home'
Each day, Ben Shelton tells his 8-year-old son, Banks, the four things he needs to know: ...

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Friday photo: Buckner Night with the Dallas Stars
On Nov. 19, Buckner foster and adoptive children experienced Buckner Night with the Dallas Stars in celebration of National Adoption Month. During the...

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