“It’s Not About You”: Genee Johnson on Compassion, Perspective, and the Heart Behind Foster Care

by Kaitlin Earnest | Jun 16, 2026 | Draft

The Reward of Right Now — Why Fostering Teens Matters

by Kaitlin Earnest | May 15, 2026 | Foster Care

Keeping Them Together: Natalie’s Foster Care Journey

by Kaitlin Earnest | Apr 16, 2026 | Foster Care

Youth Aging Out of Foster Care: Why Support Beyond 18 Matters

by Kaitlin Earnest | Jan 21, 2026 | Foster Care, Resources

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

by Kaitlin Earnest | Jan 16, 2026 | Adoption, Foster Care

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...