The purpose of this APSAC chat webinar is to celebrate the accomplishments of African American professionals from the past and present. These individuals have made a significant contribution to our knowledge, understanding and practice in serving abused and neglected children. Our goal is to recognize outstanding African American practitioners, administrators, educators, and researchers that were leaders in the field during the period of the 1970’s to the late 1990’s. This historical lens of child maltreatment will focus on pioneers/leaders across the spectrum of researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and educators who reflect the diversity of this field.

Did you know this about New Orleans?

New Orleans is home to the National WW II Museum, named one of the 'Top 5 Museums in America' by Forbes.

The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world—why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today—so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn.

Why New Orleans?

New Orleans is home to the LCVP, or Higgins boat, the landing craft that brought US soldiers to shore in every major amphibious assault of World War II. Andrew Jackson Higgins and the 30,000 Louisiana workers of Higgins Industries designed, built, and tested 20,000 Higgins boats in southeastern Louisiana during the war. Dwight Eisenhower once claimed that Higgins was "the man who won the war for us."

Register for APSAC Zoom Chat: Part 3: Contributions of African American Pioneers in the Field of Child Maltreatment, Past and Present | February 28, 2024

Register for The New York Foundling & APSAC Comprehensive Online 8-Week Course: Understanding Child Neglect & Supporting Families | Thursdays, March 7 - April 25, 2024