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,…
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…
ASCI’s Y.E.S. Summer Camp: Free Fun for Youth in Care
ASCI’s Y.E.S. Summer Camp is a free summer program created just for youth ages 10–14 involved with the Allegheny County Office of Children, Youth and Families. It’s all about giving…
Be You, Be Proud: Building Confidence From the Inside Out
Confidence begins with recognizing the value you already have. For young people in kinship care, foster care, or other caregiving arrangements, life may bring unique experiences and challenges, but those…
Y.E.S. Summer Camp is Back!
Looking for a fun, engaging, and FREE summer experience for youth ages 10–14 involved with Allegheny County CYF? A Second Chance, Inc. Kinship Care’s Y.E.S. Summer Camp is the perfect…
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Supporting Youth Through Anxiety
Anxiety isn’t always obvious. Sometimes it looks like overthinking, staying quiet, getting irritated easily, struggling to sleep, or feeling overwhelmed by things other people may not notice. For youth in…
Boosting Your Self-Esteem: A Reminder That You Matter
Self-esteem isn’t something you either “have” or “don’t have.” It’s something you build. Slowly. On purpose. Some days it feels strong, other days it feels shaky, and that’s normal. For…
A Home Made by Family: Sharda and Vae’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…
Where Belief Begins: Inside the Travis Malloy Meet & Greet
The Travis Malloy Meet & Greet was a powerful moment of connection, encouragement, and growth for youth and families. This experience created a space where young people felt truly seen,…
Rooted in Love: A Journey of Kinship, Support, and Strength
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…