APA Division 37

The Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice (Division 37 of the American Psychological Association) is committed to the application of psychological knowledge to advocacy, service delivery, and public policies affecting children, youth, and families. The Division advances research, education, training, and practice through a multi-disciplinary perspective. Division activities, which include published works, have focused on such topics as: divorce and custody, child abuse prevention, pediatric AIDS, drug-exposed infants, latchkey children, homelessness, and systems of care.

The Division has two publications, The Advocate and The Review. More information on these publications is available on our Publications page.

Announcements:

*Please visit our Resources Page. There you will find links to APA Division 37’s Guide to Advocacy: Legislative Support for Children, Youth, and Families with other helpful Advocacy resources. Additionally, the Resources page has most recently been updated with links to information on evidence-based practice, including the 2006 report of the APSAC/APA Division 37 Task Force on Attachment Therapy, Reactive Attachment Disorder and Attachment Problems.

*Meet Your Current Division 37 Officers!

*2008 Officer Elections are Completed! In 2008, Carolyn Schroeder will serve as President-Elect; Liza Suarez as Secretary; Mindy Feinberg as Member at Large for Advocacy; and Karen Saywitz as Council Representative.

*Message from the President of Division 37: Introductory Message

New members are welcome! Please click on Membership at the top tool bar for information about membership benefits and how to join. Click here for an application to join Division 37.

If you have questions about the website, please contact the webmaster at apa_div37@yahoo.com.