The American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) supports leaders from state, county, and city human services agencies to advance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities nationwide. As a bipartisan membership association, we work within and across systems and sectors, fostering partnerships and elevating innovations to effect change. APHSA connects with federal agencies, Congress, and the Administration to help federal policymakers understand what works at the state, county, and city levels and how to modernize national policies, through guidance, regulations, and legislation. We bring foundations, researchers, people with lived experience, community-based organizations, and other thought leaders into conversations with our connected network. Together, we facilitate information sharing and catalyze meaningful system change throughout the nation.  

Join our network of dedicated human services professionals committed to systems-level change! 

State/U.S. Territory/Tribal Agency Membership

Human services professionals responsible for administering human services at the state or US Territory level. State agency membership is organizational, meaning that the state agency is the member and therefore all staff are members.  

City and County Agency Membership 

Human services professionals responsible for administering human services at the county or municipal level. City and county agency membership is organizational, meaning that the city or county agency is the member and therefore all staff are members. 

Associate Membership

Organizations connected to the human services sector including state associations; nonprofits; advocacy; and community-based organizations; universities and other academic institutions; and state, local, or community agencies not directly represented through the APHSA Affinity Groups. 

For more information about membership, please check out our FAQ or contact Jordan Ahmad.