by Kaitlin Earnest | Apr 16, 2026 | Foster Care
Natalie’s journey in foster care began in her late twenties, when she and her husband decided to open their home while raising their four-year-old daughter. Like many families, they initially saw fostering as a way to grow their family, but it quickly became something...
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...
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...
by Kaitlin Earnest | Dec 1, 2025 | Foster Care
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...
by Kaitlin Earnest | Dec 1, 2025 | Foster Care, Story
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...
by Kaitlin Earnest | Nov 7, 2025 | Adoption, Culture, Foster Care
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...
