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Kerry Ann Goldsmith recognized by the Association of Children’s Residential Centers
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Devereux Massachusetts/Rhode Island Executive Director Kerry Ann Goldsmith recently received the Association of Children’s Residential Centers’ (ACRC) “Fellow” award during ACRC’s annual conference in Boston.
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Kerry Ann Goldsmith, executive director of
Devereux Massachusetts and Rhode Island, was recently honored with the
prestigious “Fellow” award by the Association of Children’s Residential Centers
(ACRC).
Goldsmith
received the award during ACRC’s annual conference in Boston for her “dedicated
service and leadership within the ACRC and for her extraordinary contribution
to the treatment of children in care.”
“I
was surprised and humbled,” said Goldsmith. “I am so grateful to be involved
with such an incredible association, and to have connections with intelligent,
thoughtful colleagues from around the world who have the same passion for our
work. It truly takes a village to be a leader in the residential treatment
facility world, and I share this award with our direct care staff who work
every day to change and inspire young lives.”
In
her role at Devereux Massachusetts
and Rhode Island,
Goldsmith oversees the day-to-day operational, clinical and
administrative functions of the center, which provides
individualized treatment for children, adolescents and young adults with
emotional, behavioral and cognitive differences, including autism spectrum
disorders.
About ACRC
The
ACRC’s mission is to provide a voice for
residential interventions through relationships, leadership, advocacy, and the
promotion of innovative treatment and best practices. The nonprofit strives to
be a resource to member organizations and agencies working to provide effective
and transformative care to vulnerable children, youth and families.
Goldsmith
has been involved with the ACRC since 2011. Since that time, she has served as
board advisor, board director-at-large, board director and executive committee
member.
To
learn more about Devereux Massachusetts and Rhode Island, click here. To learn more about
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, click here.
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