Important Webinars from Gwen’s Girls
Information pulled from Gwen’s Girls: Parenthetically Speaking: Virtual Parent Meeting Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 6 p.m. Parents are the first and most important teachers! Too often, schools make it difficult…
Summer Programs: Keeping Young People Engaged
Now more than ever, it’s important to keep young people engaged in positive summer programs and activities so they can move forward after losing learning opportunities throughout the past year. …
Loving Her in the Skin She’s In
How a grandfather’s unconditional love for his LGBTQIA2S+ granddaughter fosters family and community acceptance Coming out LGBTQIA2S+ (i.e., Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Two-Spirit) is—or always should be—a…
Support ASCI Reads By Eating Chick-fil-A!
You can support ASCI Reads simply by eating Chick-fil-A at the Waterfront (480 E Waterfront Dr, Homestead, PA 15120) on Wednesday, June 24, between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.! All…
Child Welfare Legislative Updates: March 22- April 9, 2021
Please review the following child welfare legislative updates pertinent to children and families from March 22 to April 9, 2021. These bills and other important legislation can be tracked at GovTrack.us. Child Care…
Recognize the Signs: Sexual assault warning signs for college-age adults
Sexual violence, like many other crimes, can occur on college campuses and at locations frequented by college students. Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) shares that in 8 out…
American Rescue Plan Act: Benefits for Children & Families
On March 11, President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act into law, providing much-needed, immediate financial relief for children and families struggling from the impacts of COVID-19….
Affirming LGBTQ+ Youth: ASCI Training for Caregivers
Can you imagine growing up without anyone who affirms your identity? When youth in care enter a new home, it is important that caregivers protect and prepare them for societal…
Celebrating Women’s HERstory Month: Sandra Gasca-Gonzalez
As an agency founded and led by a Black woman, ASCI values the impactful contributions made by women of color who continue to lead with conviction and strength in order…
Celebrating Women’s HERstory Month: Tina Jefferson
As an agency founded and led by a Black woman, ASCI values the impactful contributions made by women of color who continue to lead with conviction and strength in order…