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Understanding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a heartbreaking and mysterious phenomenon that has puzzled medical professionals, parents, and caregivers for many years. As a family service agency, Koinonia holds space for the impact of this tragic occurrence on biological,...
10 Strategies for Preventing Suicide in Your Community
If you’re reading this, chances are you know someone who has thought about, attempted, or lost their life to suicide. As one of the leading causes of death in the United States, suicide is a serious public health concern that affects individuals, families, and...
5 Back-to-School Tips
August is here, which means school is just around the corner! We know the transition from summer back to the school year can be a time full of excitement and emotion. Occasionally it can be a big struggle and adjustment for families, but we are here to support you in...
10 Tips to Help Your Child Navigate Their Emotions
Navigating emotions is something that everyone struggles with in one way or another. As a parent, you know that controlling your own emotions is a hard task, on top of having the task of helping your child navigate theirs. Having the tips and tools to navigate through...
Thank You to Our Big Day of Giving Supporters
Big Day of Giving has finally come to a close. Our Koinonia team wants to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the donors who generously contributed to this year's Big Day of Giving event. Close to $9000 was raised! Your contributions will make a real difference in the...
Common Misconceptions About Private Adoption
There are many misconceptions about private adoption. Whether you are a parent looking to make an adoption plan for your child, a family trying to decide how you would like to go about adopting, or just someone looking for more information - we would like to share...
Koinonia Achieves 3 Year CARF Accreditation
Koinonia Family Services is very proud to have just been awarded the CARF three year accreditation. Agencies are granted accreditation periods ranging from one to three years based on performance, and we are thrilled with the commencement of our three-year award....
Introducing Koinonia’s New Executive Director
April 20, 2022 Koinonia Family Services is pleased to announce that Dr. Tiffany Sickler has been selected by the Board of Directors as its new Executive Director. With extensive qualifications and 15 years of management experience in the field of children and family...
40 Years of Serving Foster Youth & Families
As we look back on the past 40 years, there’s certainly a lot to take in. Since 1982, we’ve had the privilege of serving thousands of foster youth and resource parents. What these numbers fail to capture is the wide range of emotions that come with each individual...
It Takes a Village: Community Brings Christmas Cheer to Foster Youth
Each holiday season, we are overwhelmed by the depth of generosity from our community, and Christmas of 2021 was no exception. We want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible volunteers and donors who showered our foster youth and families with love. Whether it...