by Lanni Jackson | Apr 27, 2023 | Foster Care, Story
In the midst of memes, quick content, and discord, there are still people using social media for a more wholesome reason. People like Christine, a former foster youth in search for her former foster parent, Banetta. “My birth name is Christine Rowland and I was a...
by Lanni Jackson | Mar 2, 2023 | Foster Care, Story
Dolores G., a cherished Koinonia resource parent, was also a middle school Campus Supervisor who had many years of experience in caring for teen boys. Dolores has long understood the value of structure and consistency for youth in foster care, and she prioritized...
by Lanni Jackson | Feb 10, 2023 | Adoption, Foster Care, Story, Uncategorized
Marie always knew she wanted to be a mom. The Jacksons started as a family of 6, traveling often and very close-knit. The parents of the household, Marie and Robb, owned a clothing line for most of the kids’ young childhood. Marie homeschooled their 4 children...
by Lanni Jackson | Jan 26, 2023 | Adoption, Story
Mike and Erin’s marriage has been filled with fun and adventure. In just the first couple of years of their marriage, they went on several road trips together with pups in tow, visited Walt Disney World, and even traveled abroad to Europe. Beyond traveling and...
by Jasmyne Newman | Nov 29, 2022 | Foster Care, Story, Uncategorized
In a world that feels uncertain, parents have the unique quality of being a permanent figure in a child’s life. They are the ones we count on to show up through every high and every low. They can be looked to for emotional support, and provide a good sounding board as...
by Jasmyne Newman | Nov 29, 2022 | Adoption, Foster Care, Story, Uncategorized
Miguel and Maria Salcedo became resource parents in hopes of taking in a sibling set with an infant. Originally, they only wanted two children, but they decided to take a leap and open their hearts and home to a sibling set of three: Noah (3), Aurora (2), and Nicholas...
