The group has grown from 8 members to 28 members from organizations across the country. Together, members have developed position papers, hosted national summits, and created resources to strengthen leadership pathways and improve outcomes for children, youth,...
ACRC’s public policy committee keeps watch on public policy issues and initiatives and leads collective advocacy. On issues ranging from the global crisis in youth mental health, implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act, to shoring up our critical...
As a membership organization, it is important to keep our membership diverse and connected. This committee seeks ways to promote networking, engagement and educational opportunities; as well as ensuring new members are welcomed and integrated into their new network of...
Session #3 - From Coercion to Connection: Overviews of the Evidence-Based Six Core Strategies© - 7 Session Training Series. Topic: Using Data to Inform Practice | Guest Speakers: Ebony Chambers (Family Peer Facilitator), Kevin Roach and Joe Ford (Core Strategy &...
ACRC’s program committee makes recommendations about ongoing training and webinar topics and produces our renowned annual conference. Both the annual conference and the yearly direct care summit draw attendees from around the world to dive into clinical excellence and...
Young people with an Autism or Traumatic Brain Injury diagnosis, pared with a behavior disorder, bring their own unique set of challenges to your residential program. Meet with your colleagues to discuss challenges and successes you have experienced with this...
ACRC Webinar - The Power of Doing: Experiential Tools That Enhance Wellbeing Presenter: Allyson Hagan, MS, CTRS, Activities Director, The Barry Robinson Center This webinar explores how hands-on, meaningful activity strengthens communication, connection, and...
The challenges of administering care in a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility are unique. Our colleagues running PRTFs look forward to connecting with their colleagues to discuss their own barriers and successes in the past and going forward in an ever-changing...
Most organizations that provide residential interventions employ a solo residential director. This nuanced role has few peers with the same level of responsibility. Join ACRC’s new affinity group to connect and engage with residential directors from across the country...
The goal of this committee is to engage, encourage and enhance the youth and family voice within ACRC by participating in board decisions, membership, conferences, and other committees. It also seeks to broaden the awareness and perspective of the youth and family...