Nationally recognized leader in kinship care in the child welfare sector. A Second, Chance, Inc., is a kinship care agency established to ensure children who are removed from their homes as a result of abuse or neglect are placed with relatives or close family friends who can provide safe and nurturing environments. TO STRENGTHEN AND PRESERVE HEALTHY KINSHIP FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN. A SECOND CHANCE, INC. (ASCI) BELIEVES THAT KINSHIP CARE PROVIDES STABILITY AND CONTINUITY TO CHILDREN, ALLOWING THEM TO MAINTAIN THEIR CULTURAL IDENTITY AND CONTACT WITH FAMILY THROUGH PLACEMENT WITH RELATIVES OR FRIENDS.