An Ode to Lisa Marino: A Journey of Strength, Love, and Legacy
In honor of ALS Awareness Month, Samantha Marino, Executive Assistant at ASCI and daughter of Lisa Marino, beloved ASCI caseworker, bravely shares her mother’s journey, a testament to courage, compassion,…
Celebrating Teachers’ Impact on Youth in Care during Teacher Appreciation Week
As Teacher Appreciation Week approaches, it’s essential to recognize the profound impact educators have on shaping the lives of students. Beyond teaching academic subjects, teachers serve as mentors, advocates, and…
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!…
Celebrating Rosa Parks Day
Did you know that there are two celebrations of Rosa Parks each year? This first day of commemoration is celebrated on the date of her birth, February 4. The second Rosa Parks…
A Peek Into The Community Garden and Kinship!
Our Community Garden is an awesome way for youth and their families to connect! Miss Terri Whitley and her grandson Nysir Ragin-Jones, who is a part of both ASCI’s YES…
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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Celebrating His Legacy of Service
MLK Day is a Day On, Not a Day Off MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve…
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…
A Message from ASCI’s President and CEO for National Kinship Care Month
Each September, the nation pauses to celebrate the tireless commitment kinship caregivers provide throughout the year. Their unwavering support for family is often overshadowed by the local or national news,…