California Shelters are Closing

California Shelters are Closing

The Opportunity California passed Assembly Bill 403, which requires limitation on the use of county-run children’s shelters across the state. Although it is a great idea to try to place children/youth in a home-like environment, it is putting a strain on...
Radio Interview about Foster Care in Reno, Nevada

Radio Interview about Foster Care in Reno, Nevada

The need for foster parents in Reno Nevada Our Nevada Director, Sandy Arguello, spoke KTHX about who we are and the need for foster parents in the Nevada region. This is a great overview of the process of becoming a foster parent in Reno Nevada and an introduction to...
Our 36th Anniversary!

Our 36th Anniversary!

Today February 3rd, Koinonia is celebrating 36 years of relationships that last a lifetime and build families. We want to thank our employees, parents, county partners and anyone who has ever donated to our cause with money or time. This would not have been possible...
Ever consider a sibling set?

Ever consider a sibling set?

This is a great story about one of our wonderful families who adopted a sibling set of three. There are many sibling groups of three or more in need of a safe, stable, and nurturing home. Consider fostering or adopting today!...
Caps on Teeth – Donations and Self-Confidence

Caps on Teeth – Donations and Self-Confidence

Children in foster care do have medical coverage but many times it only covers the bare necessities. After recently being placed with a loving family, a three-year-old foster child was taken in for medical and dental checkups. The dental checkup was not positive as...