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Committee on Children, Youth, and Families
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Mission Statement
There shall be a Committee on Children, Youth, and Families which shall concern itself with furthering the major purpose of the APA to advance psychology as a science and a profession and as a means of promoting and health, education, and human welfare by ensuring that children, youth, and families receive the full attention of the Association in order that all human resources are actualized. It should function as a catalyst, interacting with and making recommendations to the various parts of the APA's governing structure, to the APA's membership, and to relevant divisions and other groups. Specifically, the Committee will pursue the following goals:
- (a) identify and disseminate information concerning the psychological status of children, youth, and families for psychologists, other professionals, policy makers, and the public;
- (b) offer consultation to relevant APA boards and committees that are responsible for the educational standards for psychologists who conduct research and provide services for children, youth, and families;
- (c) encourage psychological research on the factors that promote or inhibit the development of individual and family competence;
- (d) contribute to the formulation and support of policies that facilitate the optimal development of children and youth within families;
- (e) designate priorities for APA involvement in the issues affecting children, youth, and families, including issues related to gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and disability.
The Committee shall consist of six members who are elected for staggered terms of three years. It shall report to Council through the Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest.
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