Policy & Practice

Policy & Practice (P&P) is APHSA’s longstanding magazine highlighting the latest insights and innovations in human services. In each issue, we feature stories from our members, which include human services leaders across the country, as well as other leaders throughout the public sector, our strategic industry partners, APHSA staff, key partner organizations, individuals with lived experience, and subject matter experts from other sectors who are committed to advancing the well-being of individuals, children, families, and communities.

P&P is no longer a subscription-based publication. We encourage everyone to read, share, learn, and be inspired! If you have questions or requests, please contact the editor, Jessica Garon, Director of Communications, at APHSA.

2026 Themes & Deadlines

The editorial themes for the 2026 P&P issues are rooted in our mission to advance the well-being of all people by influencing modern approaches to sound policy, building the capacity of public agencies to enable healthy families and communities, and connecting leaders to accelerate learning and generate practical solutions together. To continue the shared learning of APHSA members and partners in our collective journey to build well-being from the ground up, the themes focus on the following:

Spring — Shaping the Future of Human Services

This issue is aligned with our APHSA National Human Services Summit.
Submission Deadline: February 27

Summer —Advancing Social and Economic Mobility for Long-Term Success

This issue is aligned with our Economic Mobility and Well-Being (EMWB) Conference.
Submission Deadline: April 30

Fall — Transforming Systems Through Technology and Innovation

This issue is aligned with our IT Solutions Management for Human Services (ISM) Education Conference and Expo.
Submission Deadline: June 27

Winter — Building Stronger Communities Together

Submission Deadline: September 25