The Building Bridges Initiative (BBI), the technical assistance arm of ACRC, is excited to offer providers of residential interventions, committed to hiring or having already hired at least one family partner, the opportunity to participate in The Family Partner...
Events
Research Committee Meeting
ACRC’s research committee vets potential research projects and develops internal research. Recent initiatives have included EHRs (electronic health records) and serving CSEC (commercially sexually exploited) youth. The committee members may have research experience or...
Recreation Therapy Affinity Group
Many ACRC members utilize recreation staff as education, exercise, and therapeutic interventions for the young people in their programs. As these roles are specialized and unique, forming connections with other professionals in these roles can be extremely beneficial....
Serving Youth with Problematic Sexualized Behaviors Affinity Group
As a follow-up from our webinar on serving youth with problematic, harmful sexualized behaviors, ACRC will be offering a short-term affinity group to support ongoing conversations. Instead of a presentation, this is your opportunity to hear from even more...
Crisis Stabilization Affinity Group
As the number of young people experiencing mental health crises continues to rise, what works in crisis stabilization? What does best practice look like in safe, child-friendly, short-term stabilizing environments that keep young people out of offices, hotels, and...
Anti-Racism Platform Meeting
To create an equitable society, we must commit to being antiracist in all aspects of our work. Whether you are starting with a personal journey or leading your organization through a transformation, we are providing resources and supports recommended by your ACRC...
Save the Date! International Direct Care Summit
Pathways to Organizational Excellence Certification – Information Session #1
The Pathways to Organizational Excellence Certification helps youth- and family-serving organizations strengthen their culture, improve teamwork, and build stronger connections with the communities they serve. This year-long certification program supports...
Supporting Neurodivergence Affinity Group Meeting (formerly Autism/TBI)
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...
Public Policy Committee Meeting
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...