From the Desk of Shamena Thomas: Wellness Fridays at ASCI
COVID-19 has not just wreaked havoc on community health across the country, but also affects the well-being of essential workers, such as our staff here at ASCI. This past September,…
Staff Wellness: Virtual Candle-Making!
As part of ASCI’s Friday Wellness initiative, staff recently came together for a day of virtual candle-making through Teams. The experience was fun for all! CFS caseworker Carol Kovac said,…
How to Honor Native Americans This Thanksgiving
The celebration of Thanksgiving brings a mix of emotions among Americans. What we once learned as children, as adults became a myth. Whitewashed accounts of the first Thanksgiving created harmful…
Child Welfare Legislative Updates: October 19-30
Please review the following legislative updates pertinent to children and families from the weeks of October 19-23 and October 26-30. These bills and other important legislation can be tracked at…
A Word from Dr. Sharon McDaniel: Honoring Dr. David Brock
I want to give a shout out to Dr. David Brock for his exceptional work with PNC and the United Way. Several weeks ago, I was asked to participate in…
5 Ways to Celebrate National Child Health Day
Child Health Day is important for a host of reasons. Raising awareness about children’s welfare and well-being in our country is imperative. The health of children depends on their economic…
Grandma’s Hands: An ASCI Treasure
Young people need something stable to hang on to — a culture connection, a sense of their own past, a hope for their own future. Most of all, they need…