“Look after widows and orphans in their distress.”-James 1:27
Currently, there are more than 400,000 children in foster care in the United States with nearly 30,000 children in foster care in Texas. Buckner is dedicated to recruiting families who will open their hearts and homes to these children until a permanency plan is established.
In order to come alongside our foster families and help provide them with support we offer three services — respite care, substitute care, and babysitting. These are great ways for friends, family, and church members to come around foster families and offer help.
Provide relief care for longer than 72 hours to children in placement with other foster families, usually on weekends or during vacation periods. You must be a licensed foster home. To begin the process sign up for one of our virtual information meetings.
Provide relief care for eight to 72 hours to children in placement with other foster families, typically when the foster families need a short break or have a family emergency. Must be 21 years or older, background check required as well as one family reference, two additional references, CPR, first aid, and additional training required. To find out more fill out the form below or email fostercareadoption@buckner.org.
Provide relief care for up to 12 hours to children in placement with other foster families. A background check is required as well as one to two references. Babysitters for children 18 months and under must have first aid and CPR training. Babysitters under 18 years old must meet additional criteria. To find out more fill out the form below or email fostercareadoption@buckner.org.
Learn more about Buckner Foster Care or get started by registering for a virtual information meeting today.
Sources: Texas DFPS, CAFO and Texas.Gov.
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