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….
Community Changemaker: Grands Stepping Up
What began as one grandmother’s search for support became Grands Stepping Up, a community helping grandparents and kinship caregivers find resources, connection and one another.
How MyMy and GamGam Are Starting the School Year Strong with ASCI
Each month, A Second Chance, Inc. (ASCI) amplifies the voices of our kinship families. Through these stories, we highlight the experiences of children and caregivers navigating kinship care and the…
From Disconnect to Dialogue: CARES Attends the Black Mental Health Summit
Meaningful conversations have the power to spark meaningful change. On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, members of ASCI’s CARES team attended NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania’s Fifth Annual Black Mental Health Summit at…
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,…
From Draft Day to Life’s Playbook: What the NFL Draft Teaches Families in Care
There’s a different kind of energy in the air this year with the NFL Draft being held in Pittsburgh, a city built on resilience, pride, and community. It’s a powerful…
Welcoming the Spring Equinox: A Fresh Start for Families
As the days grow longer and the air becomes warmer, the Spring Equinox marks a beautiful moment of balance between day and night. It is also a reminder that new…
Community Changemaker: Women and Girls Foundation
When Dr. Karen Hall walks into a room, she brings grounded confidence shaped by preparation, humility, and years of showing up ready. As Board Chair of the Women and Girls…
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…