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ACRC’s 71st Annual Conference: Centering Humanity as the Heart of Healing

Organized by Association of Children's Residential & Community Services

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Submission deadline: September 5, 2026
Event date: March 22, 2027
Format: Hybrid
Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
Compensation: Not listed

About this call

ACRC’s 71st Annual Conference brings together professionals and people with lived experience working to improve mental and behavioral health services for children, youth, and families. It is seeking research poster proposals connected to its theme, Centering Humanity as the Heart of Healing. Presenters reflecting the diversity of the populations served are especially encouraged to submit.

Topics

Healing services and supportsCross-sector solutionsGlobal issues in child and youth servicesIntegrated care continuumsIndividualized and trauma-responsive careLived-experience voiceWorkforce developmentEvaluating quality

Audience

Child and youth behavioral health practitioners and cliniciansAdministrators and program managersResearchers and evaluatorsPeople with lived experiencePolicymakers and leaders in child welfare, juvenile justice, education, and behavioral health

Session formats

Research poster presentation