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Teen adopted months before aging out of foster care

Teen adopted months before aging out of foster care

James and Sarah Epling talked about adopting before they even got married. It was always a possibility in the back of their minds. But it became a...
November is National Adoption Month

November is National Adoption Month

National Adoption Month is a time many adopted persons, adoptive families and adoption advocates celebrate the miracle of adoption while also look to...
Adoption is a lifelong journey

Adoption is a lifelong journey

You often hear about adoption referred to in the past tense. For example, “John was adopted.” It’s spoken of like it’s complete and...
5 ways to connect with your family

5 ways to connect with your family

Communication is key ...
Strong children, strong families, strong communities

Strong children, strong families, strong communities

The best way to prevent children from entering foster care is to help their family unit become healthy and stable. ...
May is National Foster Care Month

May is National Foster Care Month

Before foster care was regulated by the government, child welfare and foster care were mainly in the hands of private and religious organizations,...
Everyone needs a village

Everyone needs a village

What is a village? ...
Meet Ja'Niya: A teen about to age out of the foster care system

Meet Ja'Niya: A teen about to age out of the foster care system

Ja’Niya is 17 years old. Soon, she will age out of the foster care system if she is not adopted. ...
Q&A with former foster youth making a difference

Q&A with former foster youth making a difference

Buckner FYi Centers work in collaboration with the Texas Workforce Commission and Department of Children and Family Services to provide services to...
Behind the adoption curtain

Behind the adoption curtain

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...
Self-care tips for parents

Self-care tips for parents

Family stress is among the risk factors for children to suffer abuse and neglect. Learn some ways you can lower stress as a parent.
The epidemic of child abuse

The epidemic of child abuse

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Buckner wants to assure every child lives in a safe and nurturing home. You can play a role in...
Do you have a friend or family member who is adopting or recently adopted?

Do you have a friend or family member who is adopting or recently adopted?

The way you support an adoptive family might look different than if they were welcoming a biological child into their family, but the need for...
Celebrating National Adoption Month

Celebrating National Adoption Month

According to Child Welfare Information Gateway, the idea of dedicating a time to raise awareness about the need for adoption began in 1976 when the...

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