Empowering Youth in Care Through Financial Literacy
Financial literacy is a critical life skill that empowers individuals to make informed decisions about money management, budgeting, and planning for the future. For youth in care, navigating the complexities…
An Open Letter of Resilience: Navigating the Foster Care Journey
In this heartfelt letter, Adreonna Bates bares her soul, unveiling a deeply personal narrative etched with the indelible marks of a life lived within the foster care system. She weaves…
Raising Poverty Awareness for Youth in Care
Poverty among youth in care is a critical issue that demands our attention and collective action. While youth in care already face unique challenges, the burden of poverty exacerbates their…
A Lived Experience Story featuring Monica Palmer
Each month, A Second Chance, Inc. amplifies the voices of our kinship families through Q&A-style discussions. As an agency committed to establishing a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for children…
ASCI Hosts 2023 Breakfast with Santa Event!
ASCI hosted our annual Breakfast with Santa on December 9, 2023! We had numerous families in attendance. Our day was jam-packed with toys, food, arts and crafts, and much more!…
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 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…
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…