How to Apply for TANF Child-Only Grants & SNAP: A Guide for Kinship Caregivers
When you unexpectedly become responsible for caring for a relative’s child, your focus is naturally on making sure they are safe, supported, and cared for. But providing that care can…
The Essential Kinship Care Supply Guide: What to Gather and Shop for Right Away
Taking in a family member in a moment’s notice is an act of profound love. It’s also often a blur, from rifling through your linen closets at midnight to standing…
Understanding Childhood Trauma & Displacement
When a grandchild, niece, nephew, or younger sibling comes to live with you, your home becomes a haven. You open your doors out of deep love and family commitment. Yet,…
Thriving at Work: AASP Conference Explores the Future of Employee Wellness and Workplace Benefits
An Opportunity to Learn, Connect, and Strengthen Workplace Well-Being ASCI is pleased to share an opportunity to attend the AASP Conference: Thriving, Wellness and Work: Navigating the Challenges of the Workplace Benefits…
A Legacy of Love, A Lifetime of Family
As A Second Chance, Inc. celebrates 33 years of strengthening families, Margaret Ledbetter’s journey reveals the heart of a legacy built not in years, but in generations. When Margaret Ledbetter…
Pioneering Child Welfare Innovation: A Second Chance Inc. Celebrates 33 Years of Kinship Care
Thirty-three years ago, A Second Chance, Inc. (ASCI) set out to transform child welfare by asking a simple but powerful question: What if families were the solution? 33 years later,…
The Heart of Care: Honoring the Parents and Caregivers Who Show Up Every Day
Behind every child is someone who chooses to show up with patience, compassion, and unwavering support. At ASCI, we recognize and celebrate the parents and kinship caregivers who open their…
World Drowning Prevention Day: Simple Steps to Keep Children Safe Around Water
Every year, World Drowning Prevention Day reminds us of the importance of water safety and the simple steps families can take to prevent drowning. For children, especially those who are…
The First 48 Hours: An Emergency Checklist for Sudden Kinship Placements
When a Child Arrives Unexpectedly, Breathe and Focus on the Basics At A Second Chance, Inc. (ASCI), we know stepping forward to care for a child is an incredible act…
Kinship Care FAQs: Everything You Need To Know About Kinship Care
Kinship care is the full-time care of children by relatives or close family friends like godparents, teachers, or neighbors (often called “fictive kin”). If you’re a relative stepping up to…