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Youth Aging Out of Foster Care: Why Support Beyond 18 Matters
Turning 18 is often celebrated as a milestone—a moment of freedom, independence, and possibility. For many young people, it marks the beginning of adulthood with family close by: a place to return to, someone to call for advice, and a safety net when things don’t go...
Representation Matters: Why Feeling Seen Changes Outcomes
At Koinonia, we believe foster care is about more than placement—it’s about belonging, relationship, and an opportunity to heal. When youth enter foster care, they do not do so alone. Their families, the families who open their homes to care for them, and the...
Koinonia Achieves 3-Year CARF Accreditation
We are proud to share that Koinonia Family Services has once again been awarded a three-year accreditation from CARF International. This recognition, received at the end of October, reflects our sustained commitment to providing high-quality, trauma-informed services...
A Short Stay, A Lasting Impact: The Hoods’ Experience Fostering Siblings
When Mike and Alicia Hood first imagined growing their family, they didn’t know exactly what the journey would look like—but they never expected the path that would ultimately lead them to fostering. Today, after nearly ten years of marriage, one energetic...
Zandro & Sean’s Foster Care Journey: A Story of Patience, Purpose, and Love
When Zandro and Sean first began dreaming about growing their family, they knew two things for certain: they wanted to open their hearts to a child in need, and they wanted to give back in a meaningful, lasting way. As a same-sex couple, they understood the power of...
A New Dawn: Jason’s Journey to Fatherhood Through Adoption
Jason always knew he wanted to be a father. Even when life didn’t follow the traditional path, that dream never left him. When he realized that his former partner didn’t share his desire to have children, he knew he needed to carve out a different route to build the...
AI can’t foster a child. YOU can.
Every day, thousands of children and teens enter foster care — not because they’ve done something wrong, but because the adults in their lives couldn’t keep them safe. In a world full of noise and information, what they need most isn’t advice — it’s connection. Today...
Love Without End: The Ongoing Story of a Foster Family After Reunification
How one couple’s first foster experience became a story of connection, empathy, and lasting relationships. When Sarah and Mario opened their home to children in foster care for the first time, they weren’t sure what to expect. What they discovered was not only the joy...
Supporting Families During the Government Shutdown: Local Food and Assistance Resources
With the ongoing federal government shutdown, many families are feeling the effects of paused SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) benefits. At Koinonia, we know how vital these programs are for keeping families...
Navigating School as a Foster Parent: How to Advocate for Your Child’s Educational Needs
Back-to-school season can bring excitement, anxiety, and uncertainty for any family—but for foster and adoptive families, it often carries added layers of complexity. From navigating trauma-triggered behaviors in the classroom to understanding the maze of IEPs...