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Become a Koinonia Parent

There is nothing more rewarding in this world than helping a child in need. Please explore this part of our site to learn more about foster parenting and adoption.

Parents that wish to adopt and parents that are only interested in foster care must both first become certified foster parents. There are some prerequisites to becoming a foster parent. The most important is the desire to show love to a child whose life may have been without the benefit of a caring family environment. Once that desire to serve is established in the mind and heart of an individual or couple, the remaining requirements include, but are not limited to:

Must be financially self-supporting.
Complete a series of forms.
Attend an 8-hour orientation training program taught by the Koinonia staff.
All adults in the home must be fingerprinted and obtain a criminal record clearance and a child abuse index clearance.
Have a TB test, showing negative results.
Obtain a general health clearance.
Receive CPR & First Aid training (infant, child & adult CPR).
Water Safety Training is necessary if there is a body of water such as a pool, spa or pond on the property, or if the children swim in an area where there is no lifeguard on duty.
A current DMV printout showing proof of a valid driver's license.
Proof of auto insurance.
Home study evaluation and interviews completed with Koinonia staff.

Koinonia provides the support of a professional social worker who is a resource to the foster parent(s).

All Koinonia foster children are given professional counseling, medical and dental care, a monthly spending allowance and a monthly clothing allowance.

Many children in the foster care system become available for adoption. Read our fostering FAQ or use the menu to futher explore how you can help by fostering or adopting the California and Nevada children in need with Koinonia Family Services.

If you're ready for the next step or simply want more information, please call us or apply online right now.

877-CHILDS-HOPE (877-244-5374)