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Division 37: Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice is concerned with services and service structures for children and youth.

We are excited to share the 2026 APA Annual Convention schedule for Division 37 with our membership.

In this issue: Message from the president, update from the Section on Child Maltreatment, APA 2026 agenda, 2026 award winners, and more.

Division 37 experts contributed to a national policy paper series advocating for stronger supports for young children experiencing homelessness and other poverty-related challenges.

In this issue: a call to action to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across APA

Information on elections and appointments, membership and convention

Divisions for Social Justice (DSJ): A community of practice devoted to turning psychological knowledge into collective action

The language that we use to describe diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging matters

Follow the current news and events of Division 37.

An organization at the forefront of advancing professional efforts to prevent and address child maltreatment

Learn more about the candidates for the upcoming Division 37 election

In this issue: President’s column, candidates for Division 37’s elections, council of representatives report, and more.

Division 37 Grievance Policy and Procedures

Div. 37 is committed to the application of psychological knowledge to advocacy, social justice, service delivery, and public policies affecting children, youth, and families in a diverse and inclusive society.

The Division 37 Executive Committee consists of the president, president-elect, past president, secretary and treasurer.

Children separated from families remain without mental health treatment.

Review resources developed and submitted by members related to child and family policy and practice.

This research grant is to provide a promising early career psychologist funds to conduct research within his or her area of expertise.

This award has been discontinued by vote of the Board, August 2022.

Up to $1000 to support promising graduate students in carrying out research in their area of expertise.

This award is for graduate students who have submitted exemplary posters to the APA Annual Convention.

In this issue: President's column, council of representatives report, announcements, and Div. 37 awards.

Helpful suggestions for being strategic in determining what service roles to commit to.

Do you know a colleague who should be recognized? Please participate in this important awards process.

Suicide is a leading cause of death for youth and recent data suggest rates of youth suicide continue to rise.