ASCI Launches New Office in New Hampshire
ASCI is excited to announce the launch of its newest office in Concord, New Hampshire! After identifying the great need for more support for kinship families, the state of New…
We Are A Family! A Look Into The Klein’s Adoption Journey
According to The Children’s Information Gateway, there are over 391,000 children and youth in foster care and 38 percent were placed with relatives or kin. At ASCI, we know that kinship care is…
The Reaffirmation of ICWA: Reaffirming Native Cultural Identities and Family Structure
During November, we celebrate National American Indian Heritage Month by respecting the distinctive and divergent histories of American Indians and Alaskan Natives (AI/AN). While we celebrate their rich histories, we…
ASCI Presents: A Lived Experience Story ft. Victoria Giddens
Each month, A Second Chance, Inc. shares the voices of our kinship families through Q&A-style discussions. We are an agency that strives to provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment to children…
Kin-Specific Foster Home Licensure: Overview of New Federal Rule & Release of Recommended Standards
On September 28, 2023, the U.S. Administration for Children and Families (ACF) issued a final rule that explicitly gives all Title IV-E child welfare agencies the option to use kin-specific foster care…
Supporting Suicide Prevention Month & Resources
Suicide Prevention Month encourages individuals who may be experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts to reach out for help. Knowing that there are resources and support systems available can make a…
The Importance of Acknowledging Minority Mental Health
Minority Mental Health Month is recognized to bring awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness in the United States. According to McLean…
Upcoming Webinar: Improving Your Results in Kin-Finding and Placement
WHEN: September 12, 2023 TIME: 2 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. EST Join Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network (GKSN) for a preview and initial roll-out of the Kin-Finding Toolkit, featuring promising…
What You Should Know About the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a new law that requires covered employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” to a worker’s known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions unless the accommodation will…
What’s Up Cuz Podcast Episode: A Look At Fatherhood
Welcome to a special Father’s Day episode of the What’s Up Cuz? podcast. Your hosts, Dr. David Brock and Dr. Sharon McDaniel seek to explore important and complex topics related…