Buckner Lufkin

09/04/2026

Every parent holds a vision for the future of their family. That vision is not about fixing what is broken, but about strengthening what is already present — the determination to create opportunities that last beyond the present moment. Education is one of the ways families turn that hope into something solid. It offers more than a job today; it opens doors that remain open over time. At Buckner, this understanding shapes how Buckner Family Pathways® is designed and how families are supported as they work toward independence.

Read more about the vision for Family Pathways in the latest edition of Buckner Today.

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09/01/2026

Kinship care allows children to be placed with relatives after being removed from the home. Kinship care is always the first choice because it is proven that kids have better success rates when they are with people they know. Kinship care also allows foster parents to receive financial help, resources, community, and more so that they can care for the children. So often families walk this road alone. Buckner wants to help empower you so children can remain with their relatives and begin to thrive in a stable, loving environment.

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08/27/2026

Are you a single parent, working towards your educational or vocational goals? Join us for one of our upcoming virtual Family Pathways meeting to learn more today.

Buckner Family Pathways provides single moms with safe, affordable housing, child care, counseling, and helpful resources — so you can be fully present at school and at home while you pursue your education.

Fill out a short inquiry form and someone will be in touch with you soon with more information on the application process. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and be enrolled in an educational or vocational program: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07rWzp0

Upcoming meetings:
📆 Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 11 a.m.
📆 Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

08/26/2026

Right now, there are over 500 children over the age of 13 waiting for adoption. These are kids who, by no fault of their own, need a safe place to call home. The statistics are staggering for youth who age out of foster care, but loving families can make a difference.

If you’ve ever thought about adoption, consider adopting a teenager. We have virtual information meetings where you can learn more about adoption and our organization.

We promise to walk beside you with counseling, resources, and more as we work together to provide loving homes to deserving kids.

To learn about how you can adopt a teenager, fill out the contact form on our website: https://na2.hubs.ly/H06X2bz0

08/25/2026

This last Saturday, our Buckner Lufkin and Buckner Beaumont centers held a TBRI Family Fun Event at the Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin thanks to the Region 5 Heart Gallery of Southeast Texas grant.

Our Buckner counseling team was able to lead a training on Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the needs of children who have come from hard places. This training provides our caregivers the practical tools to see the “whole child” in their care and help each child we work with to feel valued and seen.

A huge thank you to Longview and Lufkin foster care teams and the Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid and we look forward to hosting similar events in partnership with Heart Gallery in the future!

08/20/2026

👉 As children in the foster care system get older, it’s common for their hope of adoption to fade. In Texas, more than 1,000 kids age out of foster care each year.

👉 Another added challenge is finding a home that can take in a group of siblings so they can stay together. According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, more than 7,000 sibling groups in the state of Texas are currently in foster care.

Those with safe homes and willing hearts can stand in the gap for children in foster care. Is God calling you? Join Buckner for a no-obligation, virtual information meeting: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07lz-S0

Upcoming meeting dates: August 27 | September 10 | September 24

08/18/2026

Buckner Lufkin provided shoes to 2400 children from the Deep East Texas community at the recent Back to School Bonanza! Thankful for the opportunity to serve alongside volunteers and staff to serve our community.

08/17/2026

Our Buckner Lufkin programs participated in the Pregnancy Help Center Celebrate Life Diaper Drive and Family Support Fair, providing family-friendly activities and valuable resource information to families in the Lufkin community!

08/10/2026

This family-friendly event is designed to provide connection, support, and practical tools for families. Participants will enjoy:
Free zoo admission
Complimentary lunch
Practical TBRI®️ tools and strategies
Swag bags with sensory items
Opportunities for meaningful family connection

Saturday, August 22 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Ellen Trout Zoo
Registration required by Friday, August 14!

Register today: https://na2.hubs.ly/H074Rfz0

08/07/2026