Buckner Longview

09/01/2026

Our Buckner Longview team recently attended a roundtable event with Congressman Nathanial Moran, where we discussed the Fostering the Future Act and listened to input on East Texas foster care policies. To learn more about the event, visit: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07ySln0

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

Staff from our Buckner Longview team recently attended a roundtable event with Congressman Nathanial Moran, where we discussed the Fostering the Future Act and listened to local challenges. To learn more about this discussion, visit: https://news-journal.com/2026/08/30/at-roundtable-event-moran-hears-input-on-east-texas-foster-care-policies-needs/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran welcomed local professionals and stakeholders on Friday in Tyler to discuss the state of foster care in East Texas.

08/28/2026

To learn more about Buckner Fatherhood EFFECT and how our free program resources can help you, visit: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07wsvQ0

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/H07rWqn0

Upcoming meetings:
📆 Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 9 a.m.
📆 Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 6 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

08/20/2026

👉 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/H07lsg50

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

08/19/2026

Longview ISD's convocation is a fun and energetic celebration of the upcoming year. Buckner Longview enjoys the opportunity to share program information and resources with teachers and staff.

08/17/2026

Join us for our free, after-school program every Tuesday and Thursday starting September 8! Whether you’ve been part of our Buckner community for years or are just getting to know our community, we’d love to see you.

Our after-school program includes sports, games, character-building lessons, and Bible studies to help students develop strong character and positive life skills.

📍First Baptist Longview, at the ROC
📆 Sept. 8 - Nov. 12 every Tues/Thurs
📖 2nd to 6th graders only

To register, call our office at (903) 757-9383 and ask for our Child Youth Development team.

08/10/2026

We love joining our community at their back-to-school events when we can share about our Foster Care, Kinship, and Adoption programs. Thank you The Fostering Collective for providing resources to families.