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Foster Care

Being a Koinonia parent means you will be a part of an organization with very high standards and expertise in helping children in need. Children in foster care have been exposed to various forms of trauma; our staff is here to equip you to help these children heal and thrive.

As a Koinonia parent, you might be the first person in a child’s life to truly love and care for them.

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Koinonia’s Adoption Program primarily assists families who are interested in the private adoption process. We also assist families who wish to adopt through the foster care system (also known as fost-adopt). In cases where reunification is not possible, our adoption program staff work in partnership with our foster care program staff to provide a waiting child with a loving, permanent family. The fost-adopt process substantially reduces the costs usually associated with adoption and helps the children who need it most.

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"Everyone at Koininia is wonderful! They are so very kind, knowledgeable, and efficient. The classes were enjoyable and every staff member is a delight!"

 

– Hilary Klose, Fresno, CA

Koinonia News

From Fostering to Family: A Story of Keeping Siblings Together

by | December 16, 2024 | Foster Care, Story | 0 Comments

Valerie and Bryan’s journey as Koinonia foster parents has been one of love, compassion, and a deep desire to make a difference. After starting their family with two biological children, they felt called to open their home to children in foster care. Over the years,...
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Adoption: The Heart of Our Family Journey

by | December 16, 2024 | Adoption, Story | 0 Comments

A & S's relationship began in 2019, and by the end of the year, they were already discussing their future together. Early on, they both knew adoption would be part of their family’s journey. After facing challenges with biological pregnancy, they decided to focus...
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From Fostering Babies to Teens: The Rhodes Family’s Heartfelt Journey

by | December 16, 2024 | Foster Care, Story | 0 Comments

Meet the Rhodes family: Katie, her husband, and their children. The Rhodes have been married for ten years and have been fostering for about seven years. Up until recently, they were a traditional foster home and have had six long-term placements. Their oldest is...
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Fostering Hope: One Family’s Story of Creating a Safety Net for Teens in Foster Care

by | September 20, 2024 | Foster Care | 0 Comments

Fostering teens is an urgent need that is often overlooked, despite the fact that older youth represent over 27% of children in foster care. Statistics show that only 56% of teenagers are placed with families, while many age out of the system without ever finding a...
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Building Bridges: Emily Smithhart’s Fostering Story of Love for Children and Their Biological Families

by | May 14, 2024 | Foster Care, Story | 0 Comments

At 16 years old, Emily’s journey into foster care began when she started babysitting for a family with biological, adopted, and foster children. This experience showed Emily all the beautiful, messy parts of fostering and sparked her passion for fostering. Emily, her...
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Understanding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

by | October 2, 2023 | Foster Care, Resources | 0 Comments

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a heartbreaking and mysterious phenomenon that has puzzled medical professionals, parents, and caregivers for many years. As a family service agency, Koinonia holds space for the impact of this tragic occurrence on biological,...
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10 Strategies for Preventing Suicide in Your Community

by | August 31, 2023 | Culture, Resources | 0 Comments

If you’re reading this, chances are you know someone who has thought about, attempted, or lost their life to suicide. As one of the leading causes of death in the United States, suicide is a  serious public health concern that affects individuals, families, and...
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5 Back-to-School Tips

by | July 29, 2023 | Resources | 0 Comments

August is here, which means school is just around the corner! We know the transition from summer back to the school year can be a time full of excitement and emotion. Occasionally it can be a big struggle and adjustment for families, but we are here to support you in...
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Richard and Ted’s Foster-to-Adopt Adventure

by | June 27, 2023 | Adoption, Foster Care, Story | 0 Comments

When Ted and Richard began their relationship, they spent much of the year traveling. They were adventurous and had a very fun lifestyle together, always on the go. Originally they did not have any intentions of having kids because they always had their families’ and...
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Embracing Youth Through Respite Care

by | May 30, 2023 | Foster Care, Story | 0 Comments

Jenn and Mechelle came together in June of 2020. Jenn brought her daughter Lishai and Mechelle brought her daughters, Grace and Izzy, joining their beautiful families to create a family of two moms and three girls. Before coming together, both Jenn and Mechelle knew...
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Koinonia Family Services is a nationally accredited, premier foster and adoption agency with over 39 years of experience and offices throughout California and Nevada.

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