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...
by admin | Jul 31, 2020 | Culture, Resources, Special Needs
Due to the sheer uncertainty involved with public school education during the current pandemic, more parents are opting to homeschool, or find alternative schooling options for their families. The fall of 2020 is bound to be a semester full of trial-and-error,...
by admin | May 5, 2020 | Culture, Resources
This is your official reminder that MOTHER’S DAY IS ON SUNDAY MAY 10TH. We know the days are running together lately, but this might be the most important week to pay attention to what day it is! Moms have been kicking their superpowers into overdrive for the past...
by admin | Apr 29, 2020 | Culture, Foster Care, Story
April 29, 2020 Easter Basket Miracle About a week before Easter, an immunocompromised Koinonia foster parent expressed her concern about being able to make the upcoming holiday special for her kids. Avoiding any public places like the store was the best way to protect...
