ASCI’s 2024 Impact Report
As we reflect on the past 30 years, we celebrate the profound impact of ASCI staff, supporters, and Dr. McDaniel’s unwavering commitment to the kinship triad. The journey from Highland…
ASCI’s Webinar Series: Ending Hidden Foster Care
A Second Chance, Inc. (ASCI) and Think of Us are proud to invite you to an important and timely webinar on Monday, February 26th, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. ET. This…
Celebrating Our Successful Voter Registration Drive!
Did you know ASCI had a Voters Registration Drive? Well, we had an incredible day! Supported by the A Second Chance Charitable Foundation, we are filled with gratitude for everyone…
Celebrating 30 Years of Kinship Care: The Impact of A Second Chance, Inc. on Children and Communities
A Second Chance, Inc. (ASCI) has made significant strides in improving the lives of children in care and their communities through our unwavering commitment to kinship care. As we celebrate…
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…
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…
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…
Sharing Our Year in Review: A Strong Year of Kinship as a Culture of Learning
Through over 30 years of knowledge building for an effective kin-first culture, we know that kinship care work must include the kinship triad (the child, birth parent, and caregiver). In reflecting over…
Join ASCI and AASP Community TIES for Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Town Hall
In collaboration with the AASP Community TIES initiative, we are excited to announce our upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Town Hall! The event will take place on Wednesday, March 30, 2022…