ACA staffers recently formed an assembly line in a conference room to pack 40 duffel bags with an array of items designed to offer comfort to children entering foster care.

David Kaplan, ACA past president and chief professional officer, recently shared tips for parents with Thrive Global.

Each year, the American Counseling Association recognizes and celebrates the achievements of counseling professionals who have distinguished themselves professionally, as well as through service to others.

ACA student members were competing for prizes in two essay competitions: the Future School Counselors Essay Competition (sponsored by the Roland and Dorothy Ross Trust) and the Graduate Student Essay Competition (sponsored by Gerald and Marianne Corey and Allen and Mary Bradford Ivey).

Winners were identified from the top three Master’s teams and the top three Doctoral teams, with one honorable mention in each academic level. Members of the winning team will be recognized at the National Awards Ceremony at the ACA 2017 Conference & Expo (March 16-19) in San Francisco.