Buckner Amarillo

10/09/2026

Join us on November 8, 2026, as we stand up for the 117,000 children waiting for adoption. You can get involved by downloading the resources on our website and rallying your church for Stand Sunday. Visit https://na2.hubs.ly/H07-2s_0 for more info.

10/01/2026

On the final day of National Kinship Care Month, we had an extra-special reason to celebrate! Congratulations to the Dunn family as they celebrate their adoption! We are honored to celebrate this beautiful milestone alongside them.

To learn more about our kinship care services, visit: https://na2.hubs.ly/H087PSr0

09/29/2026

For every one child raised by relatives in foster care, roughly 19 children are raised by kin outside the foster care system. This means they don’t have access to monthly stipends, free resources, a community of partners, counseling, support groups, and more. At Buckner we go above and beyond to help our kinship families, so we can ensure children thrive. If you are in a situation where you are raising a grandchild, niece, or someone else in the family, let Buckner help.

Visit https://na2.hubs.ly/H07sJZ50 to contact us today.

09/23/2026

09/07/2026

Thank you to the United Way Youth Cabinet for awarding a grant to support our Independence City event at the Amarillo Area Foundation! Your generosity helped make this impactful experience possible for the youth we serve.

Independence City is an interactive, real-world simulation designed to help foster youth prepare for the transition into adulthood. Throughout the event, participants navigate everyday responsibilities such as budgeting, securing housing, managing transportation, paying bills, making healthcare decisions, and responding to unexpected life challenges. This hands-on experience helps build confidence, strengthen decision-making skills, and equips youth with practical tools they can use as they begin living independently.

We also want to thank our incredible volunteers. Your time, energy, and willingness to share your knowledge transformed this simulation into an engaging and meaningful learning experience for our youth. We are so grateful for the community connections we have in the Panhandle!

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.

https://na2.hubs.ly/H07sfQH0

09/01/2026

For Denise, fostering is more than a role. She began her foster care journey in Wisconsin in 2024 before becoming licensed with Buckner Amarillo in April 2026. Inspired by a love for helping others and a personal connection to foster care through her family, she is committed to providing support, stability, and hope to children in care. Learn more about her journey and heart for fostering in the Q&A below!

Q: What are the most rewarding moments that remind you why you said "yes" to fostering?
A: "And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9 (ESV). For me, the most rewarding moments that remind me why I say “yes” to fostering are seeing families come together and witnessing the support they gain through their own journey and process. To have the opportunity to help support the parents during this time is nothing short of God showing them that there is support to help them get to where they need and want to be for their families. These moments remind me that even when the journey is difficult, the small moments of hope and connection matter.

Q: What would you say to someone who feels God might be calling them to foster or adopt?
A: “Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me.” — Matthew 18:5. If you are feeling led to foster and/or adopt, don’t ignore that feeling. Allow God to direct those thoughts and be obedient to that calling. There are so many kiddos looking for safety, stability, and simply for someone to be there while they navigate through such a traumatic time in their lives. Even if that means you are only in their lives for a season, they will take that love, safety, and support with them forever. Sometimes our role in someone's life may be temporary, but the impact we make can last a lifetime.

Q: How can others pray for or support foster families in their community?
A: As a foster parent, prayers for comfort, clarity, and peace during transitions are greatly appreciated. Foster care is not something anyone should have to walk through alone. Children, biological families, foster families, caseworkers, churches, schools and communities all have a role to play in surrounding these families with love and support. Sometimes a simple phone call, a prayer, a meal, or the words “How can I help?” can mean more than we realize. We may never fully know the impact of simply showing up, but God can use even the smallest act of kindness to remind someone that they are not alone.

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.

Visit https://na2.hubs.ly/H07sK4l0 to find out more.

08/31/2026

Buckner Amarillo had the pleasure of co-hosting the August Networking for Kids meeting with Amarillo Angels.

We are grateful to be part of a community that comes together each month to support Amarillo’s children through connection, collaboration, and a shared commitment to helping families thrive. To learn more about how you can serve children and families in the Amarillo area, please visit: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07tnYD0

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/H07rYnn0

Upcoming meetings:
📆 Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
📆 Thursday, September 18, 2026 at 10 a.m.