Tackling Food Insecurity Through ASCI’s Community Garden
Food insecurity is more than just an empty fridge or skipped meal. It’s the daily stress of choosing between groceries and gas, rent or dinner. For many low-income families, access…
Camp COPES Returns for an Empowering Summer Experience!
Summer is here, and that means it’s time for connection, movement, and growth—and what better way to experience all three than at Camp COPES! Camp COPES (Children Optimizing Personal Experience…
A Day for Dad
Father’s Day is a holiday to celebrate dads and father figures. It’s a day to say thank you and show love for everything they do. People usually give cards, gifts,…
Empowering Teens to RISE Up: Join the C.A.R.E.S. Teen Support Group This Summer!
Are you a teen looking for a safe space to grow, connect, and feel empowered? Or a parent searching for positive opportunities for your teen this summer? Look no further!…
ASCI’s 2024 Impact Report
As we reflect on the past 30 years, we celebrate the profound impact of ASCI staff, supporters, and Dr. McDaniel’s unwavering commitment to the kinship triad. The journey from Highland…
You Are Beautiful in Your Skin
June is Beautiful in Your Skin Month, and here at ASCI, we’re taking this moment to speak directly to every young person in care: You are enough, just as you…
Inspiring Care, Lasting Impact: A Celebration of Service
We are overjoyed to share a heartwarming highlight from this spring! ASCI attended a Foster Parent Appreciation Luncheon held on May 15, 2025. It was a truly special day, filled…
Maternal Mental Health Month: Supporting Moms, Strengthening Families
Every May, we observe Maternal Mental Health Month to bring attention to a topic that too often stays in the shadows: the mental and emotional well-being of mothers during pregnancy…
Empowering Youth in Care: Creating Stability and Support for the Future (Part 2)
In this second part of our two-part series, we dive deeper into the critical role of education, vocational training, emotional support, and community collaboration in empowering youth to transition successfully…
Overcoming Anxiety For Youth in Care
For many young people, anxiety can feel like an overwhelming part of daily life. But for youth in care, who may face big changes, uncertainty, or feelings of being misunderstood,…