LOOMIS, CA (MPG) – On Wednesday, Assemblymember Joe Patterson will present a $500,000 assembly district-specific discretionary award to Loomis-based Koinonia Family Services. With these funds, Koinonia will be able to streamline and expand their specialized programs that heal trauma in home-like, community environments. 

WHO: Assemblyman Joe Patterson (AD-5) 

Tiffany Sickler, PhD and staff, Koinonia Family Services  

WHAT: Celebrate award of $500,000 to Koinonia Family Services 

WHEN: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 1:45pm

WHERE: 3731 Magnolia St. (Corner of Oak) Loomis, CA 95650

WHY: Gaps in California’s system of caring for the mental health needs of youth in our communities have led to children in crisis and languishing in emergency rooms. Nationwide, a surge in mental health concerns for children has been called “the crisis of our time,” by U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy.  

“Koinonia is thrilled to be selected to partner with Assemblyman Patterson’s office to strengthen our local community’s capacity to serve children and families in crisis and just as importantly to provide care and healing before a crisis,” said Tiffany Sickler, PhD, Executive Director with KFS. “With this funding, Koinonia will expand our capacity to reach youth and heal trauma.” 

“Partnering with trusted non-profit organizations in our communities is the only way California will fully solve the mental health crisis that is robbing our children of a healthy future,” said Assemblyman Joe Patterson. “I am proud to recognize Koinonia for their incredible work in supporting foster and adopted children and families for the past four plus decades and to present this award of $500,000 to ensure more children and families can access quality mental health services in our community.” 

About Koinonia Family Services: For more than 40 years, Koinonia’s caring and compassionate staff and families have helped thousands of children and teens begin a new life. The non-profit agency now offers child and family services across California and Nevada, including: supporting families in staying together, supporting foster families and youth, and mental health services for youth. www.kfh.org

Assemblyman Joe Patterson represents the 5th Assembly District, which is comprised of the communities of Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Granite Bay, Auburn, North Auburn, Loomis, Meadow Vista, Newcastle, Penryn, El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park, Diamond Springs, Placerville, Shingle Springs, Auburn Lake Trails, Georgetown, Cold Springs, Coloma, Rescue and Cool.  AD05 | PATTERSON - Assemblyman Joe Patterson (asmrc.org)