Koinonia NewsA 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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Foster Family Surprises Teen With Car
May 22, 2020 The names in this story have been changed to protect the identities of the foster child and…