The Ackerman Institute for the Family celebrated its 9th annual gala fundraiser, Moving Families Forward on October 26, 2015, at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City. Gala Co-Chairs, Martha Fling and Deborah Werner, welcomed more than 300 guests for an evening that raised $600,000, surpassing last year’s total significantly. The funds raised will […]
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Seven-time Emmy-winning PIX 11 News Anchor Tamsen Fadal reports on hosting the 2015 Moving Families Forward Gala benefiting the Ackerman Institute for the Family. The honorees included the Emmy and Golden Globe winning actor and humanitarian Jimmy Smits, author Jacqueline Woodson and William Donaldson. Click here to watch the report!
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President & CEO, Lois Braverman, featured in this “Look to the Stars” article, shares her thoughts on our upcoming, 2015 Moving Families Forward Gala. Lois boasts her gratitude for the evenings host; Tamsen Fadal, Alice K. Netter who will be honored with the Ackerman Distinguished Service Award, William H. Donaldson recipient of the Ackerman Partner
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In this NBCNews.com piece by Paul A. Reyes, Silvia Espinal, LCSW, & Erika Sosa Klein, MSW, LCSW, discuss the ‘Latino Youth and Family Immigration Project: Dimelo en Espanol.’ This is a program designed to help meet the specific mental health needs of Hispanic families, with a focus on cultural competence. Click here to read the
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Our very own Lois Braverman, President & CEO, in this major Q&A feature “Parenting for Success” series on Forbes.com. Lois discusses 5 critical actions parents can take to enhance their children’s well being. Click here to read the story.
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Jean Malpas joins parents of trans children discussing their tips for navigating gender identity on HuffPost Live. Click here to watch the video!
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The Ackerman Institute for the Family hosted its 2015 graduation ceremony on July 22, 2015. Fifteen graduates received their certificates of completion of Clinical Externship Program in Family Therapy in front of their families, friends, and their clinical supervisors. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to this year’s graduates: Wendi DumbroffErin GubermanSusan LemorLeslie RobertsDaniel RockerRuthie IsraeliMarissa
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Watch families and staff members from Ackerman Institutes Gender & Family Project featured in this episode of Frontline, “Growing Up Trans”. A thoughtful, complex and compassionate examination of our families and the issues they face. Click here to watch the episode.
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