Koinonia News

News About Fostering & Adopting
Embracing Youth Through Respite Care

Embracing Youth Through Respite Care

Jenn and Mechelle came together in June of 2020. Jenn brought her daughter Lishai and Mechelle brought her daughters, Grace and Izzy, joining their beautiful families to create a family of two moms and three girls. Before coming together, both Jenn and Mechelle knew...

read more
10 Ways To Be Inclusive of LGBTQ+ Youth

10 Ways To Be Inclusive of LGBTQ+ Youth

LGBTQ+ Youth make up a third of the youth in foster care. That number is more than three times the rate of youth that identify as lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender or questioning in the general population. LGBTQ+ foster youth are more likely to spend time in foster...

read more
Kid-Friendly Easter Activities

Kid-Friendly Easter Activities

Holidays can bring about a range of emotions for children in foster care, but they can also provide some of the best memories. It is imperative that we create positive and affirming experiences so that children can feel seen, valued, and supported, all while giving...

read more
A Perfect Match

A Perfect Match

Dolores G., a cherished Koinonia resource parent, was also a middle school Campus Supervisor who had many years of experience in caring for teen boys. Dolores has long understood the value of structure and consistency for youth in foster care, and she prioritized...

read more
8 Ways to Honor Black History Month

8 Ways to Honor Black History Month

Black History Month has been celebrated in America since 1970. In February 1969, educators and students involved in the Black United Student Organization at Kent State University proposed for an entire month dedicated to celebrating Black history in America. The first...

read more
A Wish Come True

A Wish Come True

Mike and Erin’s marriage has been filled with fun and adventure. In just the first couple of years of their marriage, they went on several road trips together with pups in tow, visited Walt Disney World, and even traveled abroad to Europe. Beyond traveling and...

read more
Skip to content