Empowering Youth in Care on World Semicolon Day: Crafting Stories of Resilience
On this World Semicolon Day, we celebrate the symbol of resilience and continuation represented by the semicolon. For youth in care, every day can be a testament to resilience, determination,…
From Holocaust Remembrance to Youth in Care: Parallel Journeys of Strength and Memory.
Holocaust Remembrance Day serves as a poignant moment to reflect not only on the historical atrocities committed during World War II but also on the resilience of those who survived….
Steering Towards Safety: The Vitality of Raising Awareness on Teen Driving
Teen Driving Awareness Month is a designated period to raise awareness about the importance of educating teens on safe driving practices and promoting responsible behavior behind the wheel. During this…
ASCI Hosts 2023 Breakfast with Santa Event!
ASCI hosted our annual Breakfast with Santa on December 9, 2023! We had numerous families in attendance. Our day was jam-packed with toys, food, arts and crafts, and much more!…
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…
Honoring Kinship Caregivers on National Caregivers Day!
According to The Children’s Bureau, there are over 407,000 children and youth in foster care and 34 percent were placed with relatives or kin. This is why, A Second Chance, Inc. strives…
A Discussion on Mentoring and Financial Wellness for Youth Aging Out of the System
Mentorship can play a critical role in preparing transition-age youth for adulthood. According to the University of Chicago’s Chapin Center, by age 26, 36% of young people who ‘aged out’ of foster…
Sharing Our Year in Review: A Strong Year of Kinship as a Culture of Learning
Through over 30 years of knowledge building for an effective kin-first culture, we know that kinship care work must include the kinship triad (the child, birth parent, and caregiver). In reflecting over…
Protecting ICWA Protects Kinship: SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments in Brackeen v. Haaland
Kinship stretches far beyond blood relation. This same belief is shared by American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribal communities, and why the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA) is…