by admin | Oct 12, 2021 | Foster Care, Resources
The holiday season is typically a time we look forward to, associated with positive memories, fun traditions, spending time with family, and spreading good cheer. However, for foster children who have been removed from their families due to abuse or neglect, the...
by admin | Mar 16, 2021 | Resources, Special Needs
The first time I wrote a strength list for my son, it was actually from a place of frustration. I was focused on how stubborn he can be, constantly touching things, and perpetually full of energy! I sat down real quick, wrote his name in the middle of a blank piece of...
by admin | Jan 19, 2021 | Culture, Foster Care, Resources
Receiving help is not a sign of weakness, but when you’ve grown up thinking you’re on your own in this world, it can be difficult to embrace the support of others. Many foster youth deal with this dilemma, yet Ray McElrathbey’s story is an example of how the...
by admin | Sep 25, 2020 | Adoption, Culture, Foster Care, Resources
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed September 15th – October 15th. Honoring Hispanic heritage is so important, especially in California where 48% of children are considered to be of Latin or Hispanic descent. It can be challenging to sort out your...
by admin | Aug 18, 2020 | Culture, Foster Care, Resources, Special Needs
August 18, 2020 As the new school year starts, we are sticking to our roots here at Koinonia Family Services. The word koinonia is Greek for relationship, community, or fellowship. Relationship and connection are always at the core of what we do, and we place...
by admin | Aug 5, 2020 | Culture, Resources
August 5, 2020 The overarching theme of 2020 seems to be pattern disruption, which has both benefits and challenges. While the pause of quarantine may have presented a unique opportunity to reflect on changes we want to make in our lives, there were also some major...
