Koinonia NewsThe Freedom to Be a Kid
Dominic* came to Koinonia’s Homes for Teens as a quiet, serious, and reserved 15-year-old. In the beginning, he was careful…
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Make A Strength List For Your Kids
The first time I wrote a strength list for my son, it was actually from a place of frustration. I…
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…
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…
Just Like Me
Several years ago, Ryan was adopted into a loving family, where he not only gained a mom and dad, but…
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…