Koinonia NewsHow to Support Your Foster Child During the Holidays
The holiday season is typically a time we look forward to, associated with positive memories, fun traditions, spending time with…
Foster Care
A Profound Moment: The Wisdom of a Foster Child
Yesterday, I met an old soul living in the body of a ten-year-old boy. We were working on an in-home…
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…
What Is Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC)?
If you have looked into fostering at all, you have may have heard the term ISFC, or “intensive services foster…
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…
Why 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…
Koinonia’s 7th Annual Golf Tournament Benefits Local Foster Youth
May 7th was not just a beautiful day for golf; it was also a perfect day for members of the…
The Freedom to Be a Kid
As a youth counselor at Koinonia’s Homes for Teens program, I have the unique opportunity to see transformation take place…
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…
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…