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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 parents. Last summer, Christina Cerroni, one of Koinonia’s social workers, asked one of her foster parents, Steve, if he would be open to the placement of a...
10 Ideas for Mother’s Day in Quarantine
This is your official reminder that MOTHER’S DAY IS ON SUNDAY MAY 10TH. We know the days are running together lately, but this might be the most important week to pay attention to what day it is! Moms have been kicking their superpowers into overdrive for the past...
The Easter Bunny Made a Special Trip for These Foster Kids
April 29, 2020 Easter Basket Miracle About a week before Easter, an immunocompromised Koinonia foster parent expressed her concern about being able to make the upcoming holiday special for her kids. Avoiding any public places like the store was the best way to protect...
Foster Child Celebrates Birthday in Quarantine
April 16, 2020 The names in this story have been changed to protect the identities of the foster child and parents. Over the past several months, I have had the pleasure of getting to know the Garcia family and see the incredible growth in their foster child, Johnny....
12 Tips To Make Quarantine A Positive Experience For Your Family
March 16, 2020 In response to the COVID-19 virus, many families are now entering (or have already entered) into a “new normal” during this unknown period of quarantine. Our routines have been stripped away and been replaced by the challenge of creating a way of life...
Reading Increases Emotional Intelligence: Here’s How to Get Your Kids Excited About Books
National Read Across America Day (aka Dr. Seuss Day) is observed each year on March 2nd. It’s not only a fun celebration of Dr. Suess’ birthday, but also a great opportunity to talk about the importance of reading. At Koinonia, we are passionate about educating...
Untraditional Upbringings & Lasting Legacies
In honor of Black History Month, let’s take a moment to celebrate some remarkable people of color who have become an inspiration to all races. In addition to leaving a legacy, they have something else in common: they were all raised by foster or adoptive parents....
The Mandalorian: A Foster Parent Story
It’s no secret that The Mandalorian, a Disney Plus original series, has caught the attention of mainstream audiences. The show follows the adventures of a tough warrior character who chooses the unlikely path of caring for a small, seemingly helpless creature. Both...
Grateful Hearts
December 11, 2019 A grateful heart is a happy heart. There may be no better example of this than foster children who are finally experiencing some normalcy in their lives. At a recent Christmas party Koinonia hosted for their resource families, these children were...
Coming Full Circle
December 9, 2019 Krystal’s life started the way many foster youths’ do. Her parents divorced before she was one, taking her birth dad out of the picture. Upon coming home from school one day, 5-year-old Krystal found her mom unconscious from a brain aneurysm....