How to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect
It is completely possible to prevent child abuse and neglect! Child abuse and neglect are dire problems that have longterm impacts on the health, opportunity and well-being of children. All…
National Public Health Week: Community
During each day of National Public Health Week, we focus on a particular public health topic. Then, we identify ways each of us can make a difference on that topic….
Managing Burnout as a Social Worker
Social workers, like those at A Second Chance, Inc., take on an important role in society, such as helping some of the population’s most vulnerable people overcome their daily challenges. Although…
Victory for Pennsylvania’s Students: What it Means
Recently, Commonwealth Court Judge Renée Cohn Jubelirer issued a landmark decision recognizing that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is inadequate, inequitable, and unconstitutional. She ordered the governor and legislature to come…
Honoring Kinship Caregivers on National Caregivers Day!
According to The Children’s Bureau, there are over 407,000 children and youth in foster care and 34 percent were placed with relatives or kin. This is why, A Second Chance, Inc. strives…
How to Be an Ally for LGBTQ+ Youth
Here are five ways to let LGBTQ+ youth know you support them! Be a Listener. Although we’re progressing as a community, many LGBTQ+ teens may feel out of place. If…
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Taking Action to Improve Health Outcomes
Information provided by the National Institutes of Health: On February 7th, the United States recognizes National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), an observance established to increase awareness and mobilize community involvement in…
A Discussion on Mentoring and Financial Wellness for Youth Aging Out of the System
Mentorship can play a critical role in preparing transition-age youth for adulthood. According to the University of Chicago’s Chapin Center, by age 26, 36% of young people who ‘aged out’ of foster…
Preventing Human Trafficking for Youth in Care
As a kinship caregiver, remaining on high alert to help prevent youth from becoming victimized by human trafficking is imperative. Kinship youth are at a higher risk than others so…