Celebrating National Preschool Health and Fitness Day: Fun Ways to Keep Little Ones Active!
Did you know that National Preschool Health and Fitness Day is a thing? It’s a special day dedicated to getting our tiny tots moving and fostering healthy habits early on….
New Year’s Resolutions: Family Edition!
The new year is the perfect time to reset, reflect, and set some fun goals—but why not make it a family affair? Whether you want to get healthier, spend more…
Decluttering Before the New Year: A Fresh Start for 2025!
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to declutter and prepare for the new year! Decluttering isn’t just about tidying up—it’s a way to clear out old…
A Father’s Guide to National Men’s Health Month
Men’s health encompasses physical, mental, and emotional well-being, yet it’s often overshadowed by societal expectations of strength and resilience. In the realm of child welfare, fathers play a vital role…
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…
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…
What You Should Know About the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a new law that requires covered employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” to a worker’s known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions unless the accommodation will…
How to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect
It is completely possible to prevent child abuse and neglect! Child abuse and neglect are dire problems that have longterm impacts on the health, opportunity and well-being of children. All…
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…
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,…