Buckner seeking North Texas host families for orphaned ‘angels’ visiting from Russia_11204

Posted: 1/09/04

Buckner seeking North Texas host families
for orphaned 'angels' visiting from Russia

DALLAS–Buckner Orphan Care International is calling on local Christian families and singles to host older Russian orphans when the children visit North Texas in March.

The “Angels from Abroad” program will bring 10 to 15 children living in St. Petersburg-area orphanages to Texas to raise awareness about the needs of older children living in Russian orphanages.

Denis (left) and Dima are representative of the Russian “angels” who need host families for their Texas visit.

Angels from Abroad will allow host families the opportunity “to make a difference for a Russian child visiting the United States,” said Mary Ann Hamby, community relations coordinator for Buckner International Adoption.

She also encouraged families with long-term adoption plans to consider being host families.

“Hosting would be a great way for potentially adoptive families to participate in the experience of having a child from Russia living in their home.”

Tiffany Taylor, marketing director for Buckner Orphan Care International, said Angels from Abroad plans to bring children ages 7-14 to Dallas March 20 through April 3. The children will have the opportunity “to share their Russian cultural heritage–and experience Texan hospitality.”

“Buckner is looking for North Texas Christian families and singles who are interested in hosting a child or sibling group,” Taylor said.

An information meeting for potential host families will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Buckner Orphan Care International offices, 4830 Samuell Blvd. in Dallas. Call (214) 381-1552 or toll free, (866) 236-7823, for reservations or more information.