Celebrating Pride Month: Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Child Welfare
Welcome, families, to a special blog post dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ youth in child welfare during Pride Month! This month, as we celebrate love, diversity, and acceptance, it’s essential to…
Seeing Clearly: Celebrating Child Vision Awareness Month!
Let’s put on our “awareness glasses” and dive into why this month is worth celebrating with the whole family! Through the Eyes of a Child As adults, we might take…
Celebrating Teachers’ Impact on Youth in Care during Teacher Appreciation Week
As Teacher Appreciation Week approaches, it’s essential to recognize the profound impact educators have on shaping the lives of students. Beyond teaching academic subjects, teachers serve as mentors, advocates, and…
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…