Dealing with Grief and Loss: Truths and Myths
It’s no secret that the current pandemic has upended our lives and presented new challenges related to grief and loss. The isolation and anxiety most of us have faced for…
Mom Develops Online Course About Black Culture
African American stories are rarely taught in school. They are either taught at home, by reading books, through extensive research at an older age or by attending an HBCU. Dr. Sheva Quinn…
Back-to-School Resources for Philadelphia Families
Information provided by the Philadelphia Office of Children and Families. COVID-19 has changed what “back to school” means for most Philadelphia students and their families. As classes resume, the City…
Mom Designs Alphabet Poster to Help Adults Talk to Kids About Racism
Taimani Reed of Portland, Oregon, is a photographer, brand designer and illustrator. Recently, the mother of two launched a project called “A is for Ally,” which focuses on the ABC’s of…
Casey Family Programs Accepting Nominations for 2021 Excellence for Children Awards
Is there someone in your life who inspires you? Help Casey Family Programs by honoring these exceptional individuals with the 2021 Casey Excellence for Children Awards. The deadline for nominations…
Why Black Newborns Need Black Doctors
During childbirth, black newborns are more likely to survive when cared for by black doctors, according to a study published by The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. This…
Attend the Kids At Heart 2020 Gala!
Turning Points for Children will soon be celebrating their Virtual Kids At Heart 2020 Gala with “Light up the Night” as they shine a light on families made stronger through their…
ASCI Partners with Eat’n Park and the United Way to Deliver Free Meals to Families
Since the onset of COVID-19, ASCI has delivered free meals to community members in need. This first began with our kinship families but has since expanded to the entire Penn Hills community—the…
Adorable Father-Son Duo Go Viral
Marcus Hill and his son MJ wake up early to cook breakfast for MJ’s mother to eat in bed! While cooking, the adorable father-son duo always takes a few minutes to…