Foster Care

Blossoming Resilience: Spring’s Renewal in Child Welfare

The arrival of spring not only brings about a change in the weather but also holds a profound significance for those involved in child welfare. As the natural world sheds…

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Building Bonds that Last a Lifetime

As February unfolds, hearts around the world are not only beating in sync with Valentine’s Day but are also resonating with the spirit of International Friendship Month. While friendships are…

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August Wilson’s Legacy: Illuminating Hope and Resilience through Arts Engagement in Foster Care

In the vibrant tapestry of Black History Month 2024, a theme of profound resonance emerges—African Americans in the Arts. As we celebrate the extraordinary contributions of African Americans to the…

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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…

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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…

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The Reaffirmation of ICWA: Reaffirming Native Cultural Identities and Family Structure

During November, we celebrate National American Indian Heritage Month by respecting the distinctive and divergent histories of American Indians and Alaskan Natives (AI/AN). While we celebrate their rich histories, we…

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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…

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#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…

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#SocialWorkSuperhero Victoria Lynch

ASCI: What challenges and benefits have you experienced as a child welfare caseworker? Victoria Lynch: One challenge that I have seen is that everyone working in the child welfare realm…

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#SocialWorkSuperhero Tiffany Byrd

ASCI: What challenges and benefits have you experienced as a child welfare caseworker? ​ Tiffany Byrd: As a child welfare caseworker, I experienced challenges around not understanding the “why?” behind decisions…

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