What We Do
Since 1956, the ACRC has been providing a powerful voice for residential interventions through relationships, leadership, advocacy, and the promotion of innovative treatment and best practices.
Our Commitment
From our humble inception to our international network today, we have stayed true to our values and our commitment to being a resource to member agencies who provide transformative care to the most vulnerable children, youth, and families.
The evolution of ACRC
”June
57th Annual Meeting attendance jumps to over 400
”February
ACRC rebrands, and drops one “A” to reflect our growing international presence
”February
AACRC becomes independent and takes on a second full-time employee, doubling the staff!
”February
AACRC is at the table for the first Building Bridges Summit in Omaha, NE, which led to the creation of the Joint Resolution.
”February
AACRC Begins Redefining Residential Position Paper Series. The first position paper is titled “Redefining the Role of Residential Treatment.”
”February
AACRC enters into management agreement with Alliance for Children and Families, and moves to Milwaukee
”February
New Board Governance Structure Developed By Gerry Zaslaw. Welcome, Board advisors!
”February
AACRC’s Professional Journal Is Born, The Residential Treatment for Children and Youth
”February
AACRC moves to Washington, DC
”February
Al Trieschman, future AACRC President, co-authors “The Other 23 Hours”
”February
For the first time, the Annual Meeting moves away from Chicago
”February
First “scientific meeting,” held at Chicago’s Orthogenic School, was attended by 13 people.
”January
American Association of Children’s Residential Centers is founded
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