Vulnerable Youth Are Stuck in Traffic We Can’t See
The covert yet persistent human trafficking industry prays disproportionately on homeless foster youth, but the fundamental benefits of kinship care can serve as protection. On average, within a 12-month period,…
Deep Mattress Discounts for Foster Families!
Are any kinship families in need of mattresses? Contact your ASCI caseworker for further information!
Unique & Safe Ways to Celebrate the New Year
As you and your family gear up to ring in 2021, check out this ASCI video providing some creative ideas to celebrate the New Year with your children, extended families…
Stimulus Bill: Significant New Funding for Older Foster Youth
Through the advocacy and support of thousands of young leaders across the country, Congress passed the long-awaited $900 billion stimulus bill. In addition to direct stimulus payments to eligible individuals,…
Child Welfare Legislative Updates: December 14-25
Please review the following child welfare legislative updates pertinent to children and families from December 14 – 25. These bills and other important legislation can be tracked at GovTrack.us. Health H.R. 8958 —…
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Offers Hotspot Lending Program
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) is offering a hotspot lending program for remote learners in Allegheny County! After providing some general information to determine eligibility, adult learners, teachers and the…
Child Welfare Legislative Updates: November 30-December 11
Please review the following child welfare legislative updates from November 30 – December 11 pertinent to children and families. These bills and other important legislation can be tracked at GovTrack.us. Health S. 4949…
Being with Family Is a Human Right: We Can’t and Won’t Deny It
Being with family is a human right. That’s where this article should end—with the common-sense fact that drives the work of A Second Chance, Inc. Yet, we are continually faced…
Holiday Mental Health Resources
As the holidays draw near, the Wolf Administration has provided holiday mental health resources for Pennsylvanians struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness, isolation and other stressors. The holidays can be both…