by admin | Jun 8, 2021 | Culture, Foster Care
Central to the idea of foster care is looking out for the children in our community, defending those who cannot defend themselves, and providing a safe space for youth who have nowhere else to go. Sadly, when it comes to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and...
by admin | Jan 19, 2021 | Culture, Foster Care, Resources
Receiving help is not a sign of weakness, but when you’ve grown up thinking you’re on your own in this world, it can be difficult to embrace the support of others. Many foster youth deal with this dilemma, yet Ray McElrathbey’s story is an example of how the...
by admin | Oct 13, 2020 | Adoption, Culture, Foster Care, Reviews
Unadopted is a documentary centered around Noel, a youth who entered the California foster care system at the age of one. Separated from his siblings most of his life and lacking a complete understanding of what happened to his family, Noel begins the journey of...
by admin | Sep 25, 2020 | Adoption, Culture, Foster Care, Resources
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed September 15th – October 15th. Honoring Hispanic heritage is so important, especially in California where 48% of children are considered to be of Latin or Hispanic descent. It can be challenging to sort out your...
by admin | Aug 18, 2020 | Culture, Foster Care, Resources, Special Needs
August 18, 2020 As the new school year starts, we are sticking to our roots here at Koinonia Family Services. The word koinonia is Greek for relationship, community, or fellowship. Relationship and connection are always at the core of what we do, and we place...
by admin | Aug 5, 2020 | Culture, Resources
August 5, 2020 The overarching theme of 2020 seems to be pattern disruption, which has both benefits and challenges. While the pause of quarantine may have presented a unique opportunity to reflect on changes we want to make in our lives, there were also some major...
