We Stand Against Racism, Together in Kinship
We are deeply troubled by the recent events leading to our country’s current civil unrest. As a community, we are grieving. We are hurting. We are tired. As an organization…
#GivingTuesdayNow at ASCI
Today is #GivingTuesdayNow, a special global event in response to COVID-19. Today, we are asking you to pause and think about your family, all families and the importance of our kinship….
ASCI Delivers Groceries to Families in Need
Earlier this month, Governor Tom Wolf ordered Pennsylvanians to remain home as much as possible to reduce the spread of COVID-19. As families attempt to navigate this challenging time, ASCI…
ASCI Founder and CEO Contributes to Important New Publication
Reflections on Kinship Care: Learning from the Past, Implications for the Future details the evolution of kinship care as a child welfare service through essays written by kinship care experts. Its…
Virtual Home Visits: What to Expect
This video outlines what you can expect during virtual home visits, and the precautionary measures to be taken during in-home visits. We want to hear from our children and see…
Instruction, Policy & Practice in the Evolving Field of Social Work
The ever-evolving field of social work is rooted in the historical context of its early pioneers’ philanthropic efforts. Since the first social work class offered at Columbia University in 1898, trained social…
#SocialWorkStories with Birth Parents in ASCI’s FACT Program
Note: Families within the child welfare system deserve their privacy, therefore, we do not reveal their identities.
Y.E.S. Program Launches ‘For Youth By Youth’ Video Series
ASCI is excited to announce that the Youth Engagement Services program has launched a YouTube series called For Youth By Youth designed to uplift youth and keep them positively engaged…