The Heart of the Work: Honoring Women in Human Services Professionals Month
ASCI proudly recognizes and celebrates the incredible women who dedicate their lives to human services. Every day, women in human services show up with compassion, resilience, and an unwavering commitment…
Where Stories Make Us Family: Kin Is You, Kin Is Me, Kin Is We
March is a special time. Across the country, families, schools, and communities celebrate National March Into Literacy Month. This is a moment to pause, open a book, and remember that…
A Family Guide to Daylight Saving Time!
Springing Forward Together: Finding Gentle Moments on Daylight Saving Time When the clocks spring forward each year, the change can feel small, just one hour on the clock. But for…
Brighten Your World: Color Therapy Month at ASCI
March is Color Therapy Month, and at A Second Chance, Inc. (ASCI), we’re celebrating the power of color to inspire, uplift, and heal! For youth in care, exploring colors can…
ASCI’s Commitment to the Safety, Well-Being, and Success of Every Child in Our Care
Dear Valued Kinship Caregiver, We are reaching out to you today on a matter of great urgency — the safety and well-being of the children in your care. As kinship…
The Importance of Youth Leadership in Child Welfare
At A Second Chance, Inc., we believe that the future of child welfare is shaped by the voices of the children and youth at the center of the system. Youth…
Where Truth Meets Love: Dr Yven Destin on James Baldwin and Kinship Care in Black Families
At A Second Chance, Inc. (ASCI), we believe that every child and family deserves to be seen, heard, and supported. Our work with kinship families is rooted in the understanding…
Community Changemaker Spotlight: Jeron X. Grayson Community Center
More than 26 years ago, Pastor Glenn Grayson opened the doors of his church and encountered four young men who were simply looking for connection. They had no structured programs,…
Kin Is the Heartbeat of Every Family
February is American Heart Month, a time to honor the heart in all its forms, the one that keeps us alive, the one that feels joy and sorrow, and the…
Honoring International Day of Women and Girls in Science
At A Second Chance, Inc., we believe kinship is a shared responsibility, a collective promise, and a powerful source of strength. Kin is you. Kin is me. Kin is we….