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ASCI Works with the Department of Aging to Provide Support for Grandfamilies

Allegheny County Department of Human Services and A Second Chance, Inc. launched a Grandfamilies stipend program from April 28 – June 30, 2023. This program assisted in providing caregivers outside…

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Research Spotlight: New Study Shows Students’ Experiences Varied during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Researchers from the University of California released a paper examining the disparate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on school students. The pandemic exacerbated longstanding educational inequities in student academic performance…

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The Biden Administration Lowering Drug Prices for Older Americans

Dear Friends, Last week, the Biden Administration announced the ten initial drugs for Medicare drug price negotiations. These drugs are expected to play a major role in reducing drug prices as nine million older Americans…

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Maternal Health State and County Fact Sheets Released

Information provided by Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children Maternal health ensures mothers and birthing parents are healthy and their children have the best start possible. Research shows healthy mothers are more…

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Registration Is Now Open for the National Adoption Month Webinar

The 2023 National Adoption Month theme is all about the importance of finding connections. This year’s webinar will provide professionals with concrete, realistic, and successful strategies for building relationships with…

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Back-to-School Transportation Safety Tips

As schools are opening back up and children going back to the schoolhouse, it’s important to remember and share some key tips that will help keep them safe throughout the…

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Rapper Saweetie & Grandmother Create Financial Literacy For Black & Brown Youth

Diamonté Harper, better known as Saweetie, is the CEO of her own business, Icy Baby Foundation, and a dedicated philanthropist committed to empowering Black and Brown youth. Diamonté and her…

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Carnegie Library Offers Story Time for Families

Carnegie Library’s Story Time is designed for young children (aged 0-5) and their caregivers to engage in fun and dynamic early learning activities. During a 20 to 30-minute storytime with…

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Quick and Easy Meals to Make with Your Family

It’s summer and now is a good time to make fun, quick and easy meals with your little ones! Creating food with your youth not only keeps them occupied but…

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Sleep In Heavenly Peace Provides Bedding for Youth in Need

All children deserve a safe, comfortable place to lay their heads. In Idaho and across the US, too many boys and girls go without a bed—or even a pillow—to sleep…

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