Conferences & Seminars
AACRC presents it's 53rd annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio October 6th-9th, 2009!
Held at the historic Rennaisance Hotel in downtown Cleveland, this exciting event will include presentations on Outcomes, Family Driven and Youth Guided Care, Restraint Reduction, Evidence Based Practice, Workforce Development and much more!
View our Registration Brochure for more information, and register today! Registration Brochure Link
Cleveland Rennaisance Hotel reservations can be made HERE!
AACRC's 53rd Annual Meeting: The Rhythm of Residential-In Sync with Those We Serve
AACRC will be in Cleveland, Ohio in October of 2009.
Our theme "The Rhythm of Residential- In Sync with Those We Serve" represents our commitment to all who AACRC serves, including children, families, care providers and community members.
Watch for more information as our exciting program develops!
RESIDENTIAL E-NEWS Member Newsletter
Green Chimneys
What’s Below The Colorful Smokestacks?
Driving through the countryside of Brewster, NY, it’s impossible to not recognize Green Chimneys
approaching in the distance. The symbolic green chimneys that adorn many of the buildings on campus let visitors know they are near the historic property. On a recent visit, it was astonishing to see the numbers of people stopping by to visit the campus and it’s special residents, both human and otherwise.
Apparently this was a slow day, as some weekend events attract thousands. What brings everyone to this NY residential center? Green Chimneys has developed innovative programming to incorporate animals, wild and domesticated, into
their daily work with vulnerable children, including wildlife rehab, therapeutic horseback riding, a farm program and the training of assistance dogs. The peaceful and gentle nature of the organization and the staff make it easy to understand the success of the many children and families served here. Children who may not have been treated gently themselves in their young lives are training puppies to assist adults with physical challenges, bandage birds with broken wings, and are excited to handle baby goats in the farm building.
From the National Director
Our membership continues to grow, as you will see from our frequent welcome to new members. There is strength in numbers, for sure, so please let me know if you have colleagues in mind that could use some AACRC membership information. I will get it to them asap!
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