How Berty Found Support, Strength and a Second Chance with ASCI
Each month, A Second Chance, Inc. (ASCI) shares the stories of the families at the heart of our work. These stories give us an opportunity to celebrate the love, resilience…
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.
Kinship Keeps Families Connected. Are Systems Keeping Up?
This month’s NKR Brief examines the power of family connection, what research tells us about its impact and what leaders should consider as the field moves toward a more kin-first approach.
Immediate Financial Relief FAQs for Kinship Caregivers
Navigating financial systems when you’re already adjusting to a major family transition can feel daunting. If you’re wondering what financial help is available immediately, know that you are not alone…
How to Talk to Your Kinship Child About Their Parents
Compassionate conversations that build trust, preserve identity, and strengthen family bonds. “Why can’t I live with my mom?”“Does my dad still love me?” These are some of the hardest questions…
A Message to Fathers and Father Figures During Men’s Mental Health Month
Fathers and Father Figures Deserve to Be Asked How They’re Doing Men’s Mental Health Month is a reminder of something many fathers and father figures rarely hear: you matter in…
National Love Our Children Day & the Power of Kinship Care
Every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and deeply loved. On National Love Our Children Day, we’re reminded just how important that is. At A Second Chance, Inc., this day…
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…
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…
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:…