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Building Connection Through Care: ASCI’s POC Department Retreat

At A Second Chance, Inc. (ASCI), the Point of Contact (POC) Department recently stepped away from the pace of daily responsibilities to spend intentional time together. The retreat created space…

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Finding Your Way Forward: A Second Chance, Inc.’s Resource Navigation Program Is Here to Help

📍8350 Frankstown Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15221📞 (412) 342-0727📧 asciresources@asecondchance-kinship.com Finding the right resources can sometimes feel overwhelming, but no one has to navigate challenges alone. A Second Chance, Inc.’s Resource…

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The Stars Shone Bright: Celebrating ASCI’s Class of 2026

Some moments deserve to be slowed down and celebrated. The 10th Annual Senior Celebration at A Second Chance, Inc. (ASCI) was one of those moments. On June 24, graduating seniors,…

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A Message to Fathers and Father Figures During Men’s Mental Health Month

Fathers and Father Figures Deserve to Be Asked How They’re Doing Men’s Mental Health Month is a reminder of something many fathers and father figures rarely hear: you matter in…

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From Disconnect to Dialogue: CARES Attends the Black Mental Health Summit

Meaningful conversations have the power to spark meaningful change. On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, members of ASCI’s CARES team attended NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania’s Fifth Annual Black Mental Health Summit at…

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You Are Beautiful in Your Skin

June is Beautiful in Your Skin Month, and here at ASCI, we’re taking this moment to speak directly to every young person in care: You are enough, just as you…

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Free and Low-Cost Summer Programs for Youth in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia

Summer break is a great opportunity for children and teens to explore new interests, stay active, and continue learning outside the classroom. Fortunately, families in both Pittsburgh and Philadelphia have…

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Community Changemaker Spotlight: 100 Black Men of Western Pennsylvania

At A Second Chance, Inc. (ASCI), we honor organizations that are reshaping communities through vision, commitment, and lived experience. 100 Black Men of Western Pennsylvania is one such changemaker that…

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Fatherhood Is Showing Up: PapPap’s Kinship Care Journey

Each month, A Second Chance, Inc. (ASCI) amplifies the voices of our kinship families. As an agency committed to establishing safe, secure, and nurturing environments for children entrusted to relatives…

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A Seat at the Table: Fathers in Family Preservation

At A Second Chance, Inc. (ASCI), we know that strong families are built through connection, support, and a commitment to ensuring children remain surrounded by the people who love them…

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