A Kinship Caregiver’s Guide to Caring for Diverse Hair Textures
Among the daily routines of meals, school adjustments, and bedtime, one aspect of care that may catch new caregivers off guard is caring for natural, curly, or coily hair textures….
How Berty Found Support, Strength and a Second Chance with ASCI
Each month, A Second Chance, Inc. (ASCI) shares the stories of the families at the heart of our work. These stories give us an opportunity to celebrate the love, resilience…
Legal Rights & Biological Parents: What Kinship Caregivers Should Know
Kinship caregiving can happen quickly. Suddenly, you may be responsible for a child’s daily care and important decisions. What are my rights? Who can make decisions? Can the child’s parent…
Navigating Medicaid Eligibility for Kinship Children
When you welcome a child into your home, your first priority is ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being. Once immediate physical needs like meals and a quiet bedroom are set…
Medical & Educational Consent: A Practical Guide to Enrolling a Child in School and Accessing Medical Care
When a child enters into care, one priority is making sure they can attend school, receive medical care, and access the services they need. For kinship caregivers, however, questions about…
How to Talk to Your Kinship Child About Their Parents
Compassionate conversations that build trust, preserve identity, and strengthen family bonds. “Why can’t I live with my mom?”“Does my dad still love me?” These are some of the hardest questions…
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,…
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…