Penalizing Black Hair in Our School System Is Wrong
Black students are three to six times more likely to be dismissed from school than their white counterparts. School systems continually criminalize natural Black hairstyles by “preparing them for the…
Child Welfare Legislative Updates: February 8-19, 2021
Please review the following child welfare legislative updates pertinent to children and families from February 8-19, 2021. These bills and other important legislation can be tracked at GovTrack.us. Health S. 304 — Sen. Tammy Duckworth…
Child Welfare Legislative Updates: January 11-22, 2021
Please review the following child welfare legislative updates pertinent to children and families from January 11 – 22, 2021. These bills and other important legislation can be tracked at GovTrack.us. Health H.R. 259 — Rep….
Annie E. Casey Report Illuminates COVID-19 Damage to Children & Families
According to a recent Annie E. Casey report—Kids, Families and COVID-19—Pennsylvania children and families (and families nationwide) have not only suffered from financial challenges and food insecurity as a result…
POC Households Experiencing Hardships During COVID-19
Information provided by Child Trends: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of families experiencing hardships across the country has risen dramatically, with a disproportionate impact on Latino* and Black communities….
From the Desk of Shamena Thomas: Wellness Fridays at ASCI
COVID-19 has not just wreaked havoc on community health across the country, but also affects the well-being of essential workers, such as our staff here at ASCI. This past September,…
Me and My Afro: 11-Year-Old Writes Book About Self-Love During COVID-19
While most children spend their free time playing video games, 11-year-old Aiden wrote a book entitled Me and My Afro. He created this book to help children who may struggle…
Child Welfare Legislative Updates: December 14-25
Please review the following child welfare legislative updates pertinent to children and families from December 14 – 25. These bills and other important legislation can be tracked at GovTrack.us. Health H.R. 8958 —…
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