A New Chapter of Love, Purpose and Family
Stepping into the role of kinship caregiver can bring unexpected challenges, new responsibilities and a renewed sense of purpose. One caregiver shares a personal journey of love, resilience and the meaningful connections that make family so powerful.
ASCI Community Changemaker Spotlight: AfroPink
Through her work with AfroPink, founder Vina Morris is transforming personal experience into a mission for generational health. Discover how she is empowering families through education, early detection, self-advocacy and access to resources that support healthier futures.
The Canvas of Empowerment Through Arts, Entrepreneurship, and Community with See Clear
In honor of the 2024 Black History Month theme celebrating African Americans in the Arts, ASCI had the privilege of engaging in a conversation with Curtis and Tracey Reaves, the…
National Adoption Day 2022: Chance’s Second Chance Leads to Adoption
On November 19, 2022, ASCI celebrated National Adoption Day with kinship adoptive families in both Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Like every year, this was one to remember with Disney and Marvel…
Kinship Care is Community Care: A Discussion on the Power of Community Involvement During Black Owned Business Month with Jeannine Cook
Kinship care thrives when we recognize the critical component of community. While the availability of community services, like health care, mental health resources and availability of nutritious food remain critical…
National Adoption Day: The Dukes Give Their Granddaughter a Forever Home
With love, support and boatloads of sweet treats, ASCI celebrated National Adoption Day with 15 adoptive families in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Eighteen of our children…
Kinship Family Helps Autistic Niece Defy Presumed Limits & Flourish
*Names changed to protect confidentiality of those in care. Did you know that many children enter foster care due to their intricate medical needs? According to David Mandell, director of…
Veteran & Kinship Caregiver Teaches Children the Value of Family
*Names have been changed to protect the identities of children in care. Shane* has been caring for his kinship child Jamal* for almost two years, and he works hard to…
“I Needed Him As Much As He Needed Me”: A Beautiful Story of Love, Healing & Kinship
*Names changed to protect the identities of children in care. ASCI kinship caregiver James* and his cousin (and kinship child) Charlie’s* relationship warms our hearts like marshmallows over a fire….
Almost Empty-Nesters Start Over to Become Loving Kinship Caregivers
*Names changed to protect the identities of children in care. Maya* and her wife Elizabeth* have been kinship caregivers since 2018, caring for Maya’s younger cousins, Tia* and Clara*. In…