by admin | Jun 8, 2021 | Culture, Foster Care
Central to the idea of foster care is looking out for the children in our community, defending those who cannot defend themselves, and providing a safe space for youth who have nowhere else to go. Sadly, when it comes to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and...
by admin | Feb 16, 2021 | Adoption, Foster Care, Story
Many people wonder, “Do I have to be married to foster or adopt?” The answer is no. Some of our resource parents are married, some are in domestic partnerships, and others are single. We recently shared Samantha’s adoption story as a single mom and teacher. She was...
by admin | Nov 20, 2020 | Adoption, Foster Care, Story
This year, Koinonia has selected Samantha and her sweet, adoptive son, Clyde as our Sacramento Family of the Year. As a teacher with a heart for children, Samantha had a strong desire to provide a home to a child in need, but it wasn’t until a volunteer in her...
by admin | Nov 12, 2020 | Awards, Foster Care
According to an in-depth review conducted by Verywell Family, Koinonia has been ranked as the number one foster care agency in California. The Verywell Family article outlines the 6 Best Foster Care Agencies of 2020 and breaks down the best agencies based on different...
by admin | Oct 28, 2020 | Adoption, Foster Care, Story
Justin Chase Ham entered the foster care system at the age of four. A young child with so many complex emotions, Justin had a difficult time working through the trauma he had experienced early on in life. This trauma manifested in how he interacted with others and how...
