Love Without Conditions: The Story of Ana and Tiny
Each month, A Second Chance, Inc. (ASCI) amplifies the voices of our kinship families. As an agency committed to establishing a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for children entrusted to…
What Pennsylvania’s CROWN Act Means for Families in Care
At A Second Chance, Inc., we are encouraged and inspired by the recent passage of the CROWN Act in Pennsylvania. This important legislation directly supports the dignity and well-being of…
Pittsburgh and Philadelphia Families: Food Banks & Pantries During SNAP Pause
With the federal SNAP benefits pause affecting thousands in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia families just ahead of the holidays, families are turning to local food banks and pantries to make sure…
Quinta Brunson’s Educational Revolution: Transforming Schools with “Abbott Elementary”
In the world of entertainment, television has the power to influence and inspire change. One such impactful TV show is “Abbott Elementary,” spearheaded by the talented and socially conscious Quinta…
Events Happening in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia During Black Lives Matter Month
June is Black Lives Matter Month! To commemorate the month, there are a host of activities happening! Check out these upcoming events in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Pittsburgh For more events,…
Free and Affordable Summer Camps in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia
Although it’s only March, many parents are already searching for great summer camps! So we’re excited to bring you this year’s guide for summer camps in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia that…
#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…
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…
30 Years of Knowledge Building for an Effective Kin-First Culture: A Natural Family Resource for Children in and out of the Child Welfare System
Sharon McDaniel, Ph.D., EdD, MPA President and CEO, A Second Chance, Inc. I am an alumnus of what is now known as kinship care. Today we prefer to call this “lived…