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 admin | Jan 10, 2022 | Culture, Donations, Event Highlights
Each holiday season, we are overwhelmed by the depth of generosity from our community, and Christmas of 2021 was no exception. We want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible volunteers and donors who showered our foster youth and families with love. Whether it...
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 | Apr 16, 2020 | Culture, Foster Care, Story
April 16, 2020 The names in this story have been changed to protect the identities of the foster child and parents. Over the past several months, I have had the pleasure of getting to know the Garcia family and see the incredible growth in their foster child, Johnny....
