Foster Care and Adoption
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Meeting the need: Therapeutic foster parents help children blossom
Meeting the need
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5 reasons why foster care family camp is the best
In July, more than 600 foster and adopted children and families had the chance to come closer together as a family, and have some fun and relaxation...
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‘Until further notice, celebrate everything’
To help foster parents navigate the back-to-school challenges of the children in their care, we asked school teachers who also serve as Buckner...
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How to make the first day of school a great one for your foster child
Going back to school is exciting for most kids. New teachers, new friends, new clothes. But for children in foster care, starting a new school with a...
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Gold medalist’s story sheds light on impact of kinship care
Record-setting gymnast Simone Biles’ domination and prowess in the gym has rightfully landed her in the national spotlight, but her personal...
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Camp Buckner Foster Family Camp: A week of firsts for foster children, families
Buckner foster and adoptive families know that family is about more than biological connections. It’s about people who love and care about each...
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Lessons in healing
When Robin Wright started a new position at an East Texas elementary school, she was overwhelmed by the number of children in her class with Child...
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$90k scholarship only the beginning for Buckner aftercare alum
Recent Lubbock high school graduate and Buckner Aftercare alum Tenneil Wallace has a lot to smile about. Tenneil is a recent recipient of the Family...
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Friday photo: Coming home
"When we got home, they were so happy. We had bumps along the way, but it just felt right. Our kids were home. We needed them with us."
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Vacation Bible School breaks down walls with messages of hope
Walking into the activities room on the Buckner Children’s Campus, it is impossible not to feel the air of excitement. Across from a homemade mural...
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