“After one orientation meeting, it was evident to us that Buckner's faith-based, Christ-centered foundation was more than words; it was truly away of living. Their caring for all those involved is evident in the counseling and guidance that is given. The Lord blessed us with a beautiful child and a wonderful birth family that is the result of the prayer and guidance that Buckner gave us. We would and do recommend Buckner to all those who come to us asking our advice and opinion on adoption and 'open adoption' in particular since we are now 'living it'!!”
— Steven and Tonya, adopted Alana through open adoption
“There isn't a day that goes by that I am not thankful for being a mother. The Good Lord directed us to Buckner in order for us to build our family. He has blessed us with two precious children that we love more than anything. It was through open adoption our family was built. We were impressed with how the counselors at Buckner dealt with the adoptive families and birth families with professionalism and grace. Christ's love is evident in the entire staff. Everyone who walks through the doors is treated with love and kindness.”
— Shelley and Brad, adopted Taylor and Will through open adoption
“After going to another adoption agency, walking into Buckner we could truly see the passion in their work. At Buckner, we could tell that it was all about the child. We are so thankful for the background and the stories and the experience we received from Buckner staff, and I think we’re most thankful for the counseling that they give to Sarah and our family. “
— Tina and Lain Gay, adopted Ruthie through open adoption
“I believe with all my heart that the Lord guided me into the wonderful hands and care of the Buckner staff. After hearing about Open Adoption, I thought it was too good to be true. I would get to watch my daughter grow and have a relationship with her and her family. The extremely thorough counseling at Buckner opened my eyes to realistic options and the best decisions for myself, the birthfather and the child. It has been five years now and I thank the Lord every day for my new family and for Buckner, the wonderful Christian agency who helped make it possible.”
— Lindsey, birth mother to Taylor
“Buckner provided support when I was making a decision regarding the well-being of my daughter. The process and work that is essential for open adoptions is hard. However, the emotional, spiritual counseling and support Buckner provided for myself - as well as, for my adoptive family - has cemented a positive and secure lifelong relationship between my birth daughter, myself and her family.”
— Dora, birth mother of Brianna
“My girlfriend suggested Buckner to me because she knew another family who worked with Buckner and had a positive experience. It took weeks, almost months, of counseling for me to realize what was best for the baby. Of course, I wanted to parent him first. However, looking at the budget and all the responsibilities that come with parenting, I realized what was best for him. I knew there would be losses either way, but the losses for Jonathan would be less if we chose adoption.”
— Josh, birth father of Jonathan
When our caseworker said she’d pray for us, that meant a lot to us because this is a big deal. Buckner has genuine people. They don’t see adoptive families as numbers, they see them as people. It’s important to have that type of close relationship with your adoption agency.
— Mike and Melissa Adkins, adoptive parents to Lili from China
“Buckner was very supportive during our adoption and continues to support families well after the adoptions are final. We felt very prepared as we traveled overseas, as their education program is excellent. We highly recommend Buckner to anyone considering international adoption. They are more than an adoption agency, they become part of your family.”
— Kari and David, adopted Inna and Vlady from Russia
“We cannot say enough about Buckner. We continue to meet families who adopted through other agencies that did not have the process in place when they traveled or did not have the resources when they returned. More importantly, they did not have access to the services that provide our children with connections to their history and to so many friends that have been through the same process. The staff at Buckner held our hands through the entire process; the staff was there to hold our hands when we returned and they continue to provide resources and support as our children grow. They are extended family and a very big part of our family life.”
— Bon and Donita, adopted Pasha and Natasha from Russia
"We tell everyone who wants to foster, make sure you work with a good organization. We have so much support from Buckner. They never pressure us. They are always available to support us. All the staff are just top professionals."
— Mark and Jacquie Craggett, foster parents and adoptive parents of Nathan and William
With us having three children of our own and desiring to do a family ministry, what a wonderful blessing fostering through Buckner has been. We have watched our children grow in the Lord by physically loving and praying for the little ones in our care. The staff at Buckner has always been there to answer our questions or concerns, and they all have a sincere care for the child. We love the fact that we are working with a group that loves the Lord Jesus, and feel that we have been greatly blessed to be a part of it.
— The Covington Family
Because of the care and concern that Buckner has given children through my years as a foster parent, there is not another agency I would want to represent. I have been treated with the utmost respect, given training and assistance whenever needed. Fostering has not only provided me the opportunity to serve God’s people but helped me realize this is my mission from God –to be family and let children know someone has their back. Being with Buckner has improved my life and given me growth over the years.
— Barbara Houston
It was always reassuring to know that there is someone to call when something comes up. Sometimes foster kids have seen and experienced things that other people wouldn’t have, and you don’t know how to handle their reactions. Buckner is always a place you can go for advice.
— Mona Harvey
