The Freedom of Literacy: Investing in the Futures of African-American Children Through Early Childhood Literacy and Education
“Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” Frederick Douglass The academic-achievement gap for African-American students, families and communities is a pervasive issue in the United States, ultimately…
ASCI Announces Upcoming Webinars
First up: Busting the Apple Wide Open: The Naked Truth LEAN INTO A PROVOCATIVE CONVERSATION ON KINSHIP CARE by attending the first of 2020’s ASCI webinars. We’ve all heard, “The…
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Center of Child Welfare: Part III with Dr. Cheryl Hall-Russell
A 21st Century Perspective on Cultural Relevance and Humility The pervasive issue of racial disparity in child welfare has long presented troubling implications for children and families of color. The…
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Center of Child Welfare: A 21st Century Perspective on Cultural Relevance and Humility
The pervasive issue of racial disparity in child welfare has long presented troubling implications for children and families of color. The concept of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is essential…
Managing Stress in the Delivery of Kinship Care
Why Self-Care Is Crucial for Caseworkers and Caregivers Alike Human-services professionals often hear phrases like, “Care for yourself so you can care for others.” Delivering exemplary kinship care services means recognizing…
Meeting LGBTQIA+ Youth in Care Where They Are
LGBTQIA+ people and allies all over the world are marking this 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. In June of 1969, a police riot at the Stonewall Wall Inn in…
African Americans Who Strengthen the Fabric of Child Welfare
Throughout African-American history, quilts have been more than decorative pieces of fabric stitched together by the community or one pair of nimble hands. Many are created out of necessity—to warm, shelter,…