Finding Your Way Forward: A Second Chance, Inc.’s Resource Navigation Program Is Here to Help
📍8350 Frankstown Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15221📞 (412) 342-0727📧 asciresources@asecondchance-kinship.com Finding the right resources can sometimes feel overwhelming, but no one has to navigate challenges alone. A Second Chance, Inc.’s Resource…
You Are Beautiful in Your Skin
June is Beautiful in Your Skin Month, and here at ASCI, we’re taking this moment to speak directly to every young person in care: You are enough, just as you…
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…
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…