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Why we should care for youth who have aged out of foster care
Today is National Aging out of Foster Care Awareness Day
The transition to adulthood is one most will face with a family cheering them on and serving as a backbone when life throws curveballs. When someone...
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May is Older Americans Month
Buckner Retirement Services associates serve residents with passion
This month, the Administration for Community Living is celebrating Older Americans Month. The 2023 theme is "Aging Unbound," offering the challenge...
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"It's a calling"
Longview family inspired by other family members to foster
Nathan and Kylee Spraggins heard a word from their pastor in 2020 that they were supposed to have children in their lives – whether biological or...
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May is National Foster Care Month
Nearly 30,000 kids in foster care in Texas
Before foster care was regulated by the government, child welfare and foster care were mainly in the hands of private and religious organizations,...
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What makes Buckner Retirement Communities unique?
The Buckner difference
When looking for senior living accommodations, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of options within Texas alone. Figuring out what you need for...
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An update from President and CEO Albert Reyes
The strategic mission and vision for Buckner moving forward
The furniture store IKEA says their mission is, “To create a better everyday life for the many people.” Tesla’s mission is, “To accelerate...
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Buckner Family Pathways® reports 93.9% success rate
The Family Pathways program uses a family-focused approach to impact generations
Today is National Single Parent Day, and at Buckner International, we are honored to work with many amazing single parents through the Buckner Family...
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Happy International Women's Day
Celebrating female staff all over the world
Happy International Women's Day! Enjoy a special video from some of our staff in Mexico wishing all women a Happy International Women's Day. At...
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Supporting foster families is key to retention
Buckner Foster Care and Adoption provides foster families with resources and services that help families better answer their call to care for vulnerable children
Families and couples who respond to the call of serving vulnerable children through foster care can often find unexpected challenges on their path....
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Coping strategies for caregivers of senior adults
On National Caregivers Day, we have some tips for relieving stress brought on by being a caregiver
Caring for a senior adult with dementia can be a stressful job. It can be challenging to deal with the changes in behavior and cognitive skills and...
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