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…
8 Ways to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month With Your Children
November is National Native American Heritage Month. This month gives us all the opportunity to honor the history and continuing culture of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. Get…
ASCI Presents: A Lived Experience Story ft. Victoria Giddens
Each month, A Second Chance, Inc. shares the voices of our kinship families through Q&A-style discussions. We are an agency that strives to provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment to children…
J&R Day Camp – Register Now for Summer 2024!
We are pleased to share with you information from J&R Day Camp 2024 and invite our current and (summer 2023) waitlisted families to register at this time. Please read below…
Kin-Specific Foster Home Licensure: Overview of New Federal Rule & Release of Recommended Standards
On September 28, 2023, the U.S. Administration for Children and Families (ACF) issued a final rule that explicitly gives all Title IV-E child welfare agencies the option to use kin-specific foster care…
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…
22 Fall Safety Tips for the Workplace
Information provided by Frontline Data Solutions With changing weather conditions in the fall season, workplace safety needs change as well. Make sure your workforce and your facility are prepared for…
Supporting Suicide Prevention Month & Resources
Suicide Prevention Month encourages individuals who may be experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts to reach out for help. Knowing that there are resources and support systems available can make a…
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…
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…