Community Changemaker: Grands Stepping Up
What began as one grandmother’s search for support became Grands Stepping Up, a community helping grandparents and kinship caregivers find resources, connection and one another.
Kinship Keeps Families Connected. Are Systems Keeping Up?
This month’s NKR Brief examines the power of family connection, what research tells us about its impact and what leaders should consider as the field moves toward a more kin-first approach.
ASCI Attends the African American Strategic Partnership Conference
ASCI had the opportunity to attend this year’s African American Strategic Partnership (AASP) Conference, a professional development event focused on employee wellness, sustainable leadership, workplace culture, and organizational effectiveness. The…
Legal Options for Kinship Caregivers
When a family member’s child comes to your home, your immediate instinct is to offer love, protection, and a familiar place to land. As the initial transition settles, you may…
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…
What Pennsylvania’s CROWN Act Means for Families in Care
At A Second Chance, Inc., we are encouraged and inspired by the recent passage of the CROWN Act in Pennsylvania. This important legislation directly supports the dignity and well-being of…
Budget Update: What Families and Providers Need to Know
A Second Chance, Inc. is committed to keeping our community informed about key state and federal budget decisions that affect the families we serve. Federal Budget The federal government has…
A Generation of Change: The Vision Behind ICWA 2050
At A Second Chance, Inc., our mission to strengthen families and ensure children remain safely connected to their loved ones aligns closely with the values behind the Indian Child Welfare…
Hooray for Kids Day!
Every child deserves a day to be celebrated just for being them; for their laughter that lights up a room, their dreams that stretch beyond the stars, their resilience in…