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Foster Care

Being a Koinonia parent means you will be a part of an organization with very high standards and expertise in helping children in need. Children in foster care have been exposed to various forms of trauma; our staff is here to equip you to help these children heal and thrive.

As a Koinonia parent, you might be the first person in a child’s life to truly love and care for them.

BECOME A FOSTER PARENT

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Koinonia’s Adoption Program primarily assists families who are interested in the private adoption process. We also assist families who wish to adopt through the foster care system (also known as fost-adopt). In cases where reunification is not possible, our adoption program staff work in partnership with our foster care program staff to provide a waiting child with a loving, permanent family. The fost-adopt process substantially reduces the costs usually associated with adoption and helps the children who need it most.

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"Everyone at Koininia is wonderful! They are so very kind, knowledgeable, and efficient. The classes were enjoyable and every staff member is a delight!"

 

– Hilary Klose, Fresno, CA

Koinonia News

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

by | January 21, 2026 | Foster Care, Resources | 0 Comments

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...
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Representation Matters: Why Feeling Seen Changes Outcomes

by | January 16, 2026 | Adoption, Foster Care | 0 Comments

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...
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A Short Stay, A Lasting Impact: The Hoods’ Experience Fostering Siblings

by | December 1, 2025 | Foster Care | 0 Comments

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...
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Zandro & Sean’s Foster Care Journey: A Story of Patience, Purpose, and Love

by | December 1, 2025 | Foster Care, Story | 0 Comments

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...
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A New Dawn: Jason’s Journey to Fatherhood Through Adoption

by | December 1, 2025 | Adoption, Story | 0 Comments

Jason always knew he wanted to be a father. Even when life didn’t follow the traditional path, that dream never left him. When he realized that his former partner didn’t share his desire to have children, he knew he needed to carve out a different route to build the...
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AI can’t foster a child. YOU can.

by | November 7, 2025 | Adoption, Culture, Foster Care | 0 Comments

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...
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Love Without End: The Ongoing Story of a Foster Family After Reunification

by | October 30, 2025 | Foster Care | 0 Comments

How one couple’s first foster experience became a story of connection, empathy, and lasting relationships. When Sarah and Mario opened their home to children in foster care for the first time, they weren’t sure what to expect. What they discovered was not only the joy...
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Supporting Families During the Government Shutdown: Local Food and Assistance Resources

by | October 30, 2025 | Resources | 0 Comments

With the ongoing federal government shutdown, many families are feeling the effects of paused SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) benefits. At Koinonia, we know how vital these programs are for keeping families...
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Navigating School as a Foster Parent: How to Advocate for Your Child’s Educational Needs

by | July 14, 2025 | Resources | 0 Comments

Back-to-school season can bring excitement, anxiety, and uncertainty for any family—but for foster and adoptive families, it often carries added layers of complexity. From navigating trauma-triggered behaviors in the classroom to understanding the maze of IEPs...
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From Crisis to Connection: A Family’s Story of Resilience

by | April 30, 2025 | Story | 0 Comments

Families sometimes face circumstances that feel overwhelming—when communication breaks down, emotions run high, and support feels just out of reach. For Nicole and her son, Jack, those challenges grew over time, shaped by past trauma, unexpected hardship, and the...
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About Koinonia

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Koinonia Family Services is a nationally accredited, premier foster and adoption agency with over 43 years of experience and offices throughout California and Nevada.

Ranked Number One Foster Care Agency in California.

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