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"Out of my distress, I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free." Psalm 118:5

Buckner International celebrates all the fathers and father figures that fill our lives with love.

“For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.” 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Buckner Dallas Fort Worth recently hosted a food distribution at the Family Hope Center at Wynnewood. We feel incredibly blessed to serve our surrounding communities and to connect with our neighbors!

What an honor to celebrate our Buckner Family Hope Center moms on Mother's Day! We are so proud of these sacrificial mothers and the love they bring their families.

May 31 is National Aging Out of Foster Care Awareness Day. Nearly half of the youth who age out of foster care in the U.S. will be homeless or incarcerated at some point in their life. Learn how Buckner is empowering former foster youth through Buckner NextStep and FYi Centers at https://hubs.la/Q02tpLFb0.

"Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility." -Eleanor Roosevelt

Buckner DFW honors those who have sacrificed to pursue liberty for all who call our nation home.

In 2023, 30,739 children in Texas were in foster care, and only 12,804 exited care. Further, only 422 new homes were licensed as a foster home. The numbers don't add up. Help us lower the statistics. Become a foster parent. Learn more at https://hubs.la/Q02xBFKT0.
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May 15 is International Day of Families. It was created by the United Nations as a day to raise awareness about the importance families play in addressing things like poverty, female empowerment, child abuse, and more.

We know how crucial it is for parents to be involved in the lives of their children, which is why our Family Hope Centers exist. We want families to have the tools they need to thrive. We have Buckner Family Hope Centers throughout Texas and in six countries.

The strength of the Family Hope Center model is its emphasis on engaging, equipping and elevating families, making it portable and effective in many cultures and contexts.

We offer classes and assistance in things like parent education, financial empowerment, child and youth development, spiritual development, family coaching, counseling, and spiritual enrichment. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more visit https://hubs.la/Q02shKJB0.

Today, we celebrate and encourage all moms and their contributions to those around them. Happy Mother's Day! 💛

"She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue." Proverbs 31:26

Is your church interested in learning more about how to support foster and adoptive parents?

May is Foster Care Month and a great time to begin the conversation. A foster-friendly church may look like advocating for more foster families, creating a closet where families can shop for clothes and supplies, and offering training for members to be certified as babysitters or substitute caregivers. There are so many ways to rally around foster children.

Find out more at https://hubs.la/Q02tphy90.

This is Aramark’s 9th year to serve at Buckner for their ABC Day (Aramark Building Community). This year, over 75 Aramark employees spent their day unloading 40,000 pairs of shoes from trucks into our processing rooms, revitalizing one of our playgrounds on our campus in East Dallas, cooking 198 meals which will be distributed to our foster families in Dallas and Fort Worth, and making 75 kits for Father's Day events at our Family Hope Centers in Dallas. We are so thankful to these for their dedication and service!

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! We celebrate and honor all of the incredible individuals in the AAPI community, and we thank them for their many contributions to our society! 💙

It's officially the start of National Foster Care Month. This month we want to not only thank our fearless foster families and staff, but we also want to ask others to join us in this ministry. Whether that’s becoming a foster parent, getting certified to babysit foster children, or simply starting a support group for other foster families in your church — there is a lot you can do!

Take this month to get engaged with foster care and ask yourself, “What can I do to help?” To learn more visit https://hubz.li/Q02tnlkC0.

A Community Strengths and Needs Assessment is used to identify community strengths, needs, assets, characteristics, challenges, and available resources in the counties we serve. This assessment will help inform programming to meet the needs of vulnerable families in their communities. ​Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and add your voice!

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"Just as spring brings forth new life, let us also cultivate new beginnings in our own lives. Let go of any negativity or burdens that weigh you down and embrace the opportunity for growth and positive change."

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Reminders of God's beauty this spring · Buckner International Spring is a beautiful season that reminds us of new beginnings and growth. As the flowers bloom and trees regain their leaves, we are reminded of the beauty of God. ...

"We are getting excited about the Fill A Bowl Charity Event on Thursday, May 2nd at West Mesquite High School. This is a charity event to support our local food bank and we would love your participation. In an attempt to help our community, the arts departments at West Mesquite High School and its feeder schools are inviting the community to this free event!"

Join us in contributing to this student-led service project benefitting our community!

April is International Month of Hope! We're excited to share with you all the ways you can shine hope to vulnerable children and families around the world and in your own communities. We invite you to stay connected with us while also growing in your own faith.

Visit https://hubs.la/Q02sz0nT0 to learn more about Buckner International and see how you can get involved!

These are the hands of our foster care, adoption, and family preservation staff – all hard at work creating healing from abuse and trauma, while working to prevent child abuse. 💙 Tag us with a picture of you wearing blue and bringing awareness to child abuse prevention!

If you are going to watch the total solar eclipse today, please do so safely! We will be enjoying it along with you, and reflecting on the power of our amazing God!

Today is Go BLUE Day! It’s a special day to honor, raise awareness, and pray for victims of child abuse by wearing blue. If you are looking for more ways to get involved, be sure to check out https://hubs.la/Q02qrJ_l0.

We have resources and more to help your organization or church advocate for Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Easter was an all-around celebration at our Buckner Family Hope Centers in Dallas! We are thankful to all the volunteers and participants who came to our Easter celebration in Oak Cliff at our Wynnewood location.

Just because Women's History Month is over, does not mean we are done celebrating!

Women's mental and spiritual health are critical to the success of our families, communities and institutions. To learn more about how to empower and celebrate the women in your life, visit

Celebrating Women's History Month · Buckner International Buckner International is a faith-based nonprofit who knows the value of empowering women.

Buckner was invited to the groundbreaking of an H-E-B brand store that is planning to open right across from the East Dallas campus in 2025. Staff was able to attend the event, and as a surprise, they announced that they have donated $10,000 to three different organizations within the community, including Buckner! We are excited to see the positive impact H-E-B's presence will have on our neighborhood! ❤