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…
World Semicolon Day: A Symbol of Hope, Strength, and Continuation
At A Second Chance, Inc., we know that life’s journey isn’t always a straight line. Youth and families navigating the child welfare system can often feel overwhelmed. That’s why World…
National Love Our Children Day & the Power of Kinship Care
Every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and deeply loved. On National Love Our Children Day, we’re reminded just how important that is. At A Second Chance, Inc., this day…
Love Without Conditions: The Story of Ana and Tiny
Each month, A Second Chance, Inc. (ASCI) amplifies the voices of our kinship families. As an agency committed to establishing a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for children entrusted to…
Kin is You. Kin is Me. Kin is We.
At A Second Chance, Inc. (ASCI), we believe in the power of connection. “Kin is you. Kin is me. Kin is we.” It’s more than just a saying. It’s a…
The Importance of Youth Leadership in Child Welfare
At A Second Chance, Inc., we believe that the future of child welfare is shaped by the voices of the children and youth at the center of the system. Youth…
Growing Self-Esteem Through Kinship
February is International Boost Self-Esteem Month, a time to honor the value, confidence, and inner strength of every child. At ASCI, we know that self-esteem grows through connection, care, and…