Being with Family Is a Human Right: We Can’t and Won’t Deny It
Being with family is a human right. That’s where this article should end—with the common-sense fact that drives the work of A Second Chance, Inc. Yet, we are continually faced…
Staff Wellness: Virtual Candle-Making!
As part of ASCI’s Friday Wellness initiative, staff recently came together for a day of virtual candle-making through Teams. The experience was fun for all! CFS caseworker Carol Kovac said,…
Books That Should Be in Every Child’s Library
African-American children want to see themselves reflected in the books they read, but books with black characters may be harder to find. When black children see positive representations of themselves…
At-Home COVID-19 Treatment: Caring for Your Family
If you have coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and you’re caring for yourself at home or a family member with COVID-19 at home, it is important to keep everyone in your household safe….
Child Welfare Legislative Updates: November 16-27
Please review the following child welfare legislative updates from November 16-27 pertinent to children and families. These bills and other important legislation can be tracked at GovTrack.us. Child Protection S….
Mom Shares Why ‘Representation Matters’ for Children with Disabilities
Lindsay Filcik’s daughter, Ivy, has Down syndrome. Now, Ivy has a doll that looks like her! Lindsay told Good Morning America that she believes, “it is important for children with…
Generations United’s New Report on Grandfamilies and COVID-19
Generations United’s new report, State of Grandfamilies, explains that older adults are being told to keep their distance from children because of the risk of infection and death due to…