by Lanni Jackson | May 30, 2023 | Foster Care, Story
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...
by Lanni Jackson | May 24, 2023 | Culture
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...
by Lanni Jackson | Apr 27, 2023 | Foster Care, Story
In the midst of memes, quick content, and discord, there are still people using social media for a more wholesome reason. People like Christine, a former foster youth in search for her former foster parent, Banetta. “My birth name is Christine Rowland and I was a...
by Lanni Jackson | Mar 29, 2023 | Culture, Uncategorized
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...
by Lanni Jackson | Mar 2, 2023 | Foster Care, Story
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...
