Membership - APHSA
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The American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) is the premier bipartisan membership association supporting leaders from state, county, and city human services agencies to advance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities nationwide. Now more than ever, public human services agencies need access to timely federal updates; opportunities to network and engage on emergent topics with peers across the country; and to learn the latest practice innovation and technology modernization moving the human services sector forward.
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Who We Are
Already representing nearly every state across the country, we continue to grow our national network to maximize our collective impact. Learn more (below) about the benefits of becoming a local, associate, or individual member during our special enrollment period for 2026!
Local Membership
What is a Local Member?
Human services professionals responsible for administering human services at the county or city level. City and county agency membership is organizational, meaning that the agency is the member and therefore all staff are members too.
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Membership Benefits
Timely Updates & Resources
Real-time
policy alerts
about the legislation and orders impacting your work.
Access to a
members-only page
providing vital legislative summaries, analyses, and more from our subject matter experts.
Weekly e-updates on federal policy and Congressional updates in
This Week in Washington
, and monthly APHSA updates in
The Compass
Subscription to
Policy & Practice Magazine.
Exclusive Peer Networks
Special invites to monthly virtual
Local CEO Council Meetings
where you will learn and network with your peers across the country, as well as bi-annual, in-person
Local CEO Retreats
Members-only access to
H.R. 1 Implementation Workgroup
geared specifically to the needs of local human services leaders and your teams.
Tailored invitations to
Affinity Groups
for staff managing IT, child welfare, workforce development and training, and agency attorneys.
Technical Assistance & Training
Complimentary
consultation with an Organizational Effectiveness (OE) consultant
to explore strategies for building and strengthening your agency.
Access to APHSA’s
Learning Management System
THRIVE
) including eLearning courses, a resource library, and online learning and peer community groups.
And so much more including opportunities to lift up your voice to federal policymakers to help them understand what works at the local level, discounts to our top-rated
national conferences
, and ongoing support from our subject matter expert staff.
For more information about local membership, please contact
Kim James
, Senior Membership Services Manager
Associate Membership
What is an Associate Member?
Organizations connected to the human services sector including associations; nonprofits; community-based organizations; universities and other academic/research institutions, and more.
Membership Benefits
Timely Updates
Real-time
policy alerts
about the legislation and orders impacting your work.
Weekly e-updates on federal policy and Congressional updates in
This Week in Washington
, and monthly APHSA updates in
The Compass
Subscription to
Policy & Practice Magazine
, plus a reserved opportunity to publish your own article in one of four annual issues.
Endless Networking
Be a part of our
exclusive network
of human services professionals including state and local public human services leaders, APHSA strategic industry partners, our subject matter expert staff, and more.
Discounts to our top-rated
national conferences
that bring together APHSA members, federal partners, the private sector, and others across related sectors.
Learning Opportunities
Access to APHSA’s
Learning Management System
THRIVE
) including eLearning courses, a resource library, and online learning and peer community groups.
Exclusive invites to topical
webinars
related to benefit access, child welfare, emerging technology and process innovation, and much more.
For more information about associate membership, please contact
Kim James
, Senior Membership Services Manager
Individual Membership
What is an Individual Member?
Anyone with an interest in public human services consistent with the purpose and mission of APHSA to advance the well-being of all people.
Membership Benefits
Timely Updates
Real-time
policy alerts
about the legislation and orders impacting your work.
Weekly e-updates on federal policy and Congressional updates in
This Week in Washington
, and monthly APHSA updates in
The Compass
Subscription to
Policy & Practice Magazine.
Endless Networking
Be a part of our
exclusive network
of human services professionals including state and local public human services leaders, APHSA strategic industry partners, our subject matter expert staff, and more.
Discounts to our top-rated
national conferences
that bring together APHSA members, federal partners, the private sector, and others across related sectors.
Learning Opportunities
Access to APHSA’s
Learning Management System
THRIVE
) including eLearning courses, a resource library, and online learning and peer community groups.
Exclusive invites to topical
webinars
related to benefit access, child welfare, emerging technology and process innovation, and much more.
For more information about individual membership, please contact
Kim James
, Senior Membership Services Manager