Koinonia NewsWhy LGBTQ+ Foster Youth Need Our Help
Central to the idea of foster care is looking out for the children in our community, defending those who cannot…
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Disney’s SAFETY Demonstrates the Impact of Community on Foster Care
Receiving help is not a sign of weakness, but when you’ve grown up thinking you’re on your own in this…
‘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
September 25, 2020 If you’re on social media, you may have noticed people are currently celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month…
Simple Ways to Connect During Distance Learning
August 18, 2020 As the new school year starts, we are sticking to our roots here at Koinonia Family Services.…
Reclaiming Self-Care in a Season of Uncertainty
August 5, 2020 The overarching theme of 2020 seems to be pattern disruption, which has both benefits and challenges. While…
Alternative Schooling In a Pandemic: Resources for Your Family
Due to the sheer uncertainty involved with public school education during the current pandemic, more parents are opting to homeschool,…
The Heart of a Foster Dad
Foster parenting is a complex role; one that asks you to love children as if they were your own, yet…
10 Ideas for Mother’s Day in Quarantine
This is your official reminder that MOTHER’S DAY IS ON SUNDAY MAY 10TH. We know the days are running together…
The Easter Bunny Made a Special Trip for These Foster Kids
April 29, 2020 Easter Basket Miracle About a week before Easter, an immunocompromised Koinonia foster parent expressed her concern about…