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Buckner Adoption Receives Accreditation from Russia
Buckner Adoption and Maternity Services received its official accreditation certificate from Russian authorities July 28, completing a two-year process that caused Buckner to suspend Russia adoptions until the notification was received.

Families Needed to Adopt Children of Color
African American children may account for 15 percent of the U.S. child population, but they represent a disproportionate 32 percent of the 510,000 children living in foster care. (more)

Hague Intercountry Adoption Convention Enters into Force
On April 1, 2008, the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (the Convention) enters into force for the United States.

Buckner receives national accreditation for international adoption
Buckner Adoption and Maternity Services was notified Feb. 29 that it has become one of the first agencies in the United States to be Hague-accredited by the Council on Accreditation.

What Hague Accreditation Means

View our Hague Accreditation Certificate (.pdf)

Heritage Day Families Travel the World Without Leaving Dallas
Adoptive families attending the Heritage Day at the Buckner Children’s Home made it around the world and back on Feb. 2. Read more.

Department of State Announcement: Uniform Notification Date (UND)
Set for February 29, 2008
The Department of State has set February 29, 2008 as the Uniform Notification Date (UND) of applicants graned accreditation or approval to provide services in Hague Convention adoptions. Read more.

Buckner Adoption Announces 2008 Interest Meeting Schedule
Families interested in adopting internationally and domestically are invited to attend one of Buckner Adoption’s interest meetings and workshops to learn more about the adoption process, fees and children available for adoption. Read more.

Guatemala News Update: U.S. State Department Warning Urging American Citizens Not to Start Adoptions in Guatemala.
Guatemalan President Oscar Berger has announced plans to suspend all intercountry adoption with American families on January 1 2008. Read more.