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…
ASCI Works with the Department of Aging to Provide Support for Grandfamilies
Allegheny County Department of Human Services and A Second Chance, Inc. launched a Grandfamilies stipend program from April 28 – June 30, 2023. This program assisted in providing caregivers outside…
What’s Up Cuz Podcast Episode: The Blacksliding Not Backsliding of America’s Infrastructure
By now hopefully, you are keenly aware, the few safety nets in American life that have made it possible for Blacks in America to imagine the American dream, while yet…
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,…
Informal Grandfamilies/Kinship Support Resource Services Available!
UPDATE: We are excited to announce that in partnership with Allegheny County DHS/ Office of Area Agency on Aging, we are launching our Informal Grandfamilies/ Kinship Caregiver Support Services. Through…
#SocialWorkSuperhero Domonik Daniels
ASCI: What challenges and benefits have you experienced as a child welfare caseworker? Domonik Daniels: As a child welfare caseworker, I have experienced quite a few challenges. This work is…
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 Victoria Lynch
ASCI: What challenges and benefits have you experienced as a child welfare caseworker? Victoria Lynch: One challenge that I have seen is that everyone working in the child welfare realm…
#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…