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White House calls for reform of child welfare system with new executive order
For more than 400,000 children in America’s foster care system, the executive order calling for reform of the child welfare system issued by the...
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Looking for a faith-based film to watch as a family?
Find 5 compassion themes in the faith-based film “The Open Door”
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Hope during a pandemic
When COVID-19 required everyone to shelter-in-place, Buckner International did not abandon those we serve. From home offices around the state, staff...
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Kneeling in prayer
Buckner President Albert Reyes reminds readers of a biblical duty to speak against injustice and act to correct it.
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Shelter-in-place as a foster family
As the school year comes to a close, parents nationwide can almost breathe a sigh of relief with the ending of home school in sight. Among these home...
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Coronavirus FAQ
Due to the changing nature of the coronavirus pandemic, the answers to these questions and others may change at any time. These answers are accurate...
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6 ways to (emotionally) make it through the pandemic
Editors note: An abridged version of the following article written by Dr. Amy Curtis, director of counseling for Buckner International, was...
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Buckner teachers further their education while at home
Seventeen Buckner child development teachers and staff in Lufkin, Texas, are making the most of an unprecedented situation and furthering their...
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Coronavirus: Buckner Family Hope Centers close, but services to continue
Buckner leaders announced March 18 that all Family Hope Centers would close their on-site facilities for two weeks, but will continue to deliver many...
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Single mom declares she's 'a force to be reckoned with'
As 4-year-old Jaxson plays with toys on the floor, his mom watches on with a smile. Jaxson warms her heart. She loves him dearly and seeing him happy...
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