Buckner Amarillo

06/08/2026

Buckner Amarillo held a ceremony celebrating our Family Pathways May 2026 program graduates! Telemundo Amarillo was able to attend our event and hear from speakers as well as one of our graduates!

The story aired on Telemundo Amarillo on Tuesday. To watch, visit:

Con la ayuda de Buckner Family Pathways cuatro madres solteras han obtenido títulos de Amarillo College justicia penal, enfermería y educación.

06/04/2026

This past weekend, Buckner FYi staff celebrated National Foster Youth Aging Out Awareness Day at the park. We provided free ice cream and popsicles to the community and were able to share more information about the 1000s of youth that age out of care every year in Texas and our services.

Buckner provides case management and support to youth and young adults between the ages of 16-25 who have experienced foster care. For more information about these life-changing services, please visit our webpage: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05WSy20

05/31/2026

In Texas, more than 1,000 youth age out of foster care each year.

When youth age out of the foster care system between 18 to 23 years old, they are vulnerable to addiction, human trafficking and homelessness. With little support, former foster youth are left to navigate from adolescence to adulthood on their own.

For National Youth Aging Out Day, you can help by fostering or adopting a teen through Waiting Texas Children and providing mentorship for youth who may not have a positive person in their life.

To learn more, sign up for one of our virtual information meetings.

https://na2.hubs.ly/H059G4S0

05/27/2026

We are excited to celebrate an incredible milestone! One of our FYi Center and Pathways moms officially earned her Associate's Degree and will be continuing her education at WTAMU in the fall. We are so proud of her accomplishments and are excited to see all the amazing things ahead in her journey. Congratulations!

05/13/2026

05/11/2026

In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, Buckner Amarillo had the privilege of sharing information about Foster Care and Adoption with the congregations of Lifeway Fellowship Church and Power Church.

Both churches welcomed an informational table and allowed time during their services to share about the ongoing need for families and faith communities to step in and support vulnerable children. These moments helped start important conversations and reminded us that the Church has a powerful role in bringing hope, healing and stability to children and families in the Amarillo community.

If your church or ministry would like to learn more about foster care, adoption, or volunteer opportunities and how your congregation can be part of this mission, please visit https://na2.hubs.ly/H05d4-W0 or contact our local Amarillo office at (806) 373-1474.

05/11/2026

This month’s Bible study at the Buckner FYi Center was a meaningful time of reflection, connection, and growth with our young adults. Together, we explored God’s word and shared perspectives that challenged and encouraged us in our daily walk. Moments like these continue to deepen our spiritual foundation and strengthen our sense of community.

We’re grateful for everyone who joined us and look forward to growing together in the months ahead.

05/08/2026

This year, committee members have introduced six bills to modernize the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (“Chafee”) to improve outcomes for youth aging out of foster care by improving resources and access to housing, education and training programs. The program currently provides support to foster youth and former foster youth, ages 14 to 21, as they transition to adulthood and independence.

Several years ago, FYi (Foster Youth to Independence) vouchers were introduced to help limit out-of-pocket housing costs. Buckner provides these vouchers through our FYi program.

With the expansion of services proposed in the new legislature, former foster youth will have the opportunity to receive more services up to the age of 26.

Visit https://na2.hubs.ly/H059Dq40 to learn more about Buckner’s programs for former foster youth.

05/01/2026

Foster care is kingdom work. The late hours, the unknown, the procedures. We know how hard our foster families work to create a safe and loving environment for all kids. That’s why we commit to walking alongside families through counseling, resources, training, finances, prayer, and more, often going above and beyond what is required.

In 2025, there were over 800 children in foster care in Amarillo. There is still a great need for foster families. May is National Foster Care Month and a great time to consider opening your home to a child.

If you want to learn more, we encourage you to join our free virtual information meeting. You can learn more about Buckner and foster care as well as ask questions. Will you join us?

Visit https://na2.hubs.ly/H059Cy30 to learn more.