Financial Planning for Youth in Care: Building a Brighter Future
Navigating the financial landscape can be daunting for anyone, but for youth in care, the challenges can be even more pronounced. With limited resources and support systems, it’s crucial to…
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…
Gratitude Unveiled: Honoring the Dedication of Child Welfare Case Workers
In the heart of the foster care system, caseworkers are not just administrators of policies; they are compassionate advocates and tireless supporters. Day in and day out, they go beyond…
Holiday Mental Health Resources
The holidays are supposed to be a joy-filled season, but they tend to be stressful and taxing for those impacted by mental illness. Dealing with mental well-being is an important…
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…
Educational Enhancements of Children In Care Supported by Kinship Care
Youth who successfully learn how to read, write, and perform basic math skills are more likely to excel in adulthood, which supports overall well-being throughout their lives. However, many children…
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…
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…
#SocialWorkSuperhero Domonik Daniels
ASCI: What challenges and benefits have you experienced as a child welfare caseworker? Domonik Daniels: As a child welfare caseworker, I have experienced quite a few challenges. This work is…