Buckner Dallas Fort Worth

01/26/2026

“What traumas and battles have my biological parents faced that I would never know or understand?”
“What opportunities did I have growing up that my children’s biological parents did not receive?”

Rather than focusing on a list of mistakes and wrongs, it’s important to approach our children’s biological family with empathy. These questions help remind us of all the second chances we’ve been given, how God forgives us time and time again, and how we are called to share the same compassion for biological families. 🫶

01/20/2026

Our supervised independent living program NextStep provides females ages 18 to 24 with the support they need to:

👉 Build supportive relationships and connections
👉 Pursue educational and vocational opportunities
👉 Manage finances
👉 Secure housing
👉 Maintain health management
👉 Explore their identity and culture

To see if our NextStep program here in Dallas might be a good fit for you, visit: https://pages.buckner.org/foster-youth-aging-out

Foster youth who age out of foster care are left to enter adulthood completely alone without family support and personal connections that young people often rely on. Just because a person turns 18 and is considered an adult legally doesn’t mean one is ready to face all the responsibilities on day one.

When Destiny entered into the foster care system at 17 and aged out of foster care shortly after, she looked at options moving forward and honed in on Buckner NextStep at Buckner Dallas Fort Worth, a supervised independent living program that provides young women, ages 18-24, the support they need to meet their educational and independent living goals and achieve self-sufficiency. Destiny was able to find mentorship and community, pursue higher education, receive financial education, and find support in her job and vocational opportunities.

If you or someone you know is a foster youth aging out of foster care, there are resources and community to walk alongside you so you don't have to go through this alone. See if our foster youth programs are a right fit for you: https://hubs.la/Q03_zq6L0

01/19/2026

Martin Luther King Jr. continues to be one of the most influential voices of the Civil Rights Movement, with inspired words that call us to love and sacrifice today and every day. As we honor Dr. King this week, we're reminded that caring for children, families, and seniors is justice work too — standing in the gap for the vulnerable, the overlooked, the unheard.

"Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'"

“Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow’s cause.” Isaiah 1:17

01/16/2026

Taking the first step towards fostering or adopting is a decision you won't regret. With over 100 years of experience and countless families served, Buckner provides both expertise and compassion in your journey towards foster care and adoption.

If you're even a little curious, your next step might be to attend an informational meeting! Our next available virtual meeting takes place Thursday, Jan. 29, along with other options in the spring. Schedule today at: https://hubs.la/Q03_1VKY0

01/12/2026

The Jasso family’s adoption journey with Buckner was celebrated in the most magical way — featured on ABC’s "Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade" and surprised with an unforgettable Disney Christmas cruise by their community! 🎄

After years of trying to have children, Mike and Senaida Jasso fulfilled their dream of a family, adopting three siblings with Buckner Dallas Fort Worth. Their adoption story with Buckner was featured during the holiday special, showcasing their journey and the magical gift they received. We are so thankful to have been a part of it!

Watch their heartwarming feature at: https://hubs.la/Q03-tpgQ0

01/12/2026

Join Embrace and the North Texas Child Placement Collaborative on Feb. 7 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. for a FREE, in-person informational event designed to help you learn more about foster care and adoption!

This daytime event will include:
👉 An informative overview of foster care and adoption
👉 A panel discussion and Q&A with experienced foster and adoptive parents
👉 An exhibit area featuring local foster care agencies
👉 Answers to your questions about the foster care and adoption process

Register now at: https://hubs.la/Q03-n5BY0

01/09/2026

12/10/2025

If you have a foster kid in your life, don’t forget them at Christmas. Give them a gift just as big, and as flashy, and as expensive as you would the bio or adopted kid.

Believe it or not, they remember, and this small gesture can actually make a huge difference in the life of a kid who is probably experiencing a lot of unwanted emotions around this time of year.

As grandparents, aunts, uncles, godparents, or neighbors, we can help foster families by loving on ALL their kids this holiday season.

11/21/2025

11/19/2025

The Buckner Family Hope Centers in Dallas are preparing for our annual Christmas Markets, where parents who have worked hard all year can use the "Buckner Bucks" they’ve earned to shop with dignity for gifts for their children. 🎄🎁

You can help make this season brighter by purchasing a gift from our Christmas wish list. Every gift goes directly to a child or teen in our programs in Dallas. Help us shine hope this Christmas season.

11/18/2025

We have been loving the fall and time with the families we serve! Approaching Thanksgiving, we are thankful to get to serve families and children in Dallas-Fort Worth!

11/09/2025

Stand Sunday is today! Every November for National Adoption Month churches across the country gather to talk about the important need of adoption. You can advocate for those children waiting for adoption by sharing out information and praying for the children and future families.