Koinonia NewsNovember is National Adoption Month
For many, November marks the official beginning of the holiday season. At Koinonia, we look forward to this time of…
Adoption
The Journey to a Forever Family
It was 2017 when I first met Hannah and her younger siblings, Aiden and Isabella. As the eldest, 11-year-old Hannah…
Why Family Reunification & Preservation Always Comes First
In our society, there can be misconceptions about why children end up in foster care, and therefore a hesitancy towards…
Interview With A Single Foster/Adoptive Parent
Many people wonder, “Do I have to be married to foster or adopt?” The answer is no. Some of our…
A Forever Home For The Holidays
This year, Koinonia has selected Samantha and her sweet, adoptive son, Clyde as our Sacramento Family of the Year. As…
A Resilient Spirit
Justin Chase Ham entered the foster care system at the age of four. A young child with so many complex…
Keeping Siblings Together
For many children in foster care, siblings are often the one constant in their lives. A brother or sister may…
‘Unadopted’ Documentary Follows Journey of Foster Youth Seeking Forever Family
Unadopted is a documentary centered around Noel, a youth who entered the California foster care system at the age of…
Honoring Hispanic Heritage Within the Context of Foster Care
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed September 15th – October 15th. Honoring Hispanic heritage is so important, especially in California…
Just Like Me
Several years ago, Ryan was adopted into a loving family, where he not only gained a mom and dad, but…