Fatherhood Is Showing Up: PapPap’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,…
Game Day, Safe Way: Keeping Families in Care Safe During the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
As excitement builds and crowds gather for the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, the city will be filled with energy, visitors, and celebration. While this is an exciting time, it’s also…
Kin Is You. Kin Is Me. Kin Is We: Celebrating Those Who Care
March is Social Work and Human Services Professionals Month. It is a time to recognize the individuals who dedicate their lives to supporting children, families, and communities. At A Second…
Connection and Community for Youth in Care
This International Friendship Month, we celebrate the power of friendship, especially for youth in care who may have experienced numerous transitions. For young people in care, forming and maintaining friendships…
Faith on Ice: A Black History Month Story of Family, Kinship, and the Olympic Dream
During Black History Month, we uplift stories that show how Black families protect, nurture, and sustain one another across generations. Christine Vincent’s story reflects the very heart of kinship care:…
A Morning of Magic: Breakfast with Santa at ASCI
On December 13, ASCI welcomed families for one of the most heartwarming events of the year, our annual Breakfast with Santa. The morning was filled with laughter, delicious food, festive…
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…
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…