Unlocking the Power of Reading for Families in Care
On February 7, we celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day, a day dedicated to inspiring a lifelong love of reading and learning. For children and youth in care,…
Community Changemaker: Casa San Jose
A Second Chance, Inc. is honored to feature Casa San Jose in our Community Change Maker spotlight series. Under the leadership of Executive Director Monica Ruiz, Casa San Jose continues…
Finding Family, Finding Purpose: The Story of Ashley Kelley
Each November, A Second Chance, Inc. recognizes National Adoption Month—a time to raise awareness about the importance of permanency for children, and to honor adoptees, adoptive families, and the dedicated…
DoorDash Launches Emergency Food Response as SNAP Funding Pause Threatens Millions
As millions of Americans wait anxiously for updates about their SNAP (food stamp) benefits, DoorDash is stepping in to help families put food on the table. With federal funding on…
Empowering Kinship Caregivers: A Back-to-School Gathering for Support and Strength
As summer winds down, many families begin preparing for the return to school, but for kinship caregivers, this season can bring unique challenges and emotions. That’s why A Second Chance,…
Camp COPES Returns for an Empowering Summer Experience!
Summer is here, and that means it’s time for connection, movement, and growth—and what better way to experience all three than at Camp COPES! Camp COPES (Children Optimizing Personal Experience…
DDP’s Make A Difference
What is DDP? Developmental Disability Professionals Day (DDPD) honors the dedicated individuals who support children with developmental disabilities in childcare, early education, and support settings. These professionals are more than…
Celebrating Women in Social Work: Empowering Change, One Life at a Time
Social work is a profession rooted in compassion, understanding, and a deep commitment to improving lives. When we look at the incredible impact of this field, it’s clear that women…
Celebrating Pi Day: A Fun, Family-Friendly Celebration!
Pi Day (March 14th) is the perfect excuse to have some fun with math and celebrate one of the world’s most famous numbers: Pi (π)! This holiday is all about…