Free Meals, Safe Spaces and Free Educational Activities for Children During School Closures
While schools are closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, families can still ensure their children are eating well and staying busy, as sites in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia are offering free meals…
Crucial Info for Caseworkers Making Home Visits During COVID-19 Crisis
Please watch this very important informational video for social workers regarding safety during home visits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How Head Start Addresses the Impact of Trauma on Children
In a new video, Head Start Director Dr. Deborah Bergeron and social-science analyst Dr. Sangeeta Parikshak discuss how they address the impact of trauma on children, as well as how…
How to Take Care of Your Emotional Health in a Crisis
It is normal to experience stress, anxiety and worry amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It is imperative that families pay attention to the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and practice social…
Important Updates on COVID-19
Please visit the following sites for important updates on the evolving situation surrounding COVID-19/Coronavirus in our service areas. As soon as ASCI has more information for our kinship caregivers, birth…
Join ASCI for the Legal Wills and Power of Attorney Clinic
At ASCI, we know how important it is to plan for unexpected events. To assist those in need (or their loved ones) with estate planning who fall within 185% of…
The History of Social Work
The first social work class was held at Columbia University in 1898 to ensure that people in need were able to attain the necessary skills to break free from poverty…