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2026 APA Annual Convention division information
We are excited to share the 2026 APA Annual Convention schedule for Division 37 with our membership.
The Advocate: Summer 2026
In this issue: Message from the president, update from the Section on Child Maltreatment, APA 2026 agenda, 2026 award winners, and more.
Rethinking inequality
Division 37 experts contributed to a national policy paper series advocating for stronger supports for young children experiencing homelessness and other poverty-related challenges.
The Advocate: Spring 2026
In this issue: a call to action to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across APA
Highlights and updates from the Section on Child Maltreatment
Information on elections and appointments, membership and convention
A call to action: Advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across APA
Divisions for Social Justice (DSJ): A community of practice devoted to turning psychological knowledge into collective action
DEIB in Flux: Why language matters now more than ever
The language that we use to describe diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging matters
News and events of the Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice
Follow the current news and events of Division 37.
Division 37
Division 37: Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice is concerned with services and service structures for children and youth.
Learn about the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC)
An organization at the forefront of advancing professional efforts to prevent and address child maltreatment
Division 37 elections
Learn more about the candidates for the upcoming Division 37 election
The Advocate: Spring 2025
In this issue: President’s column, candidates for Division 37’s elections, council of representatives report, and more.
Policy and Procedures
Division 37 Grievance Policy and Procedures
Resources
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.
Executive Committee of the Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice
The Division 37 Executive Committee consists of the president, president-elect, past president, secretary and treasurer.
Unaddressed trauma of family separations and Unaccompanied minors entering the US
Children separated from families remain without mental health treatment.
Child and Family/Advocacy Resources
Review resources developed and submitted by members related to child and family policy and practice.
Mark Chaffin Division 37 Early Career Psychologist Research Grant
This research grant is to provide a promising early career psychologist funds to conduct research within his or her area of expertise.
Early Career Psychologist Service Award
This award has been discontinued by vote of the Board, August 2022.
Graduate Student Research Grant
Up to $1000 to support promising graduate students in carrying out research in their area of expertise.
Div. 37 Student Poster Award
This award is for graduate students who have submitted exemplary posters to the APA Annual Convention.
The Advocate: Fall 2024
In this issue: President's column, council of representatives report, announcements, and Div. 37 awards.
When to say no to service at the mid-career level
Helpful suggestions for being strategic in determining what service roles to commit to.
Division 37 Awards
Do you know a colleague who should be recognized? Please participate in this important awards process.
Preventing youth suicide
Suicide is a leading cause of death for youth and recent data suggest rates of youth suicide continue to rise.
