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Direct Action?

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Accessibility and implementation of evidence-based psychological principles faces major challenges, especially in communities and populations experiencing crises, discrimination, and lack of resources.

APF Direct Action seeks to alleviate these issues by funding innovative interventions, based in psychological knowledge, that directly address pressing needs of communities.

Our team is focused on implementing approaches to empower and support caregivers of youth with suicidal ideation and behavior, in partnership with community resources and health systems, with the overarching goal of preventing youth suicide. The APF Direct Action Visionary Grant gives us the opportunity to innovate by making rapid-cycle improvements to our program in order to address the pressing needs shared by families facing multiple, complex stressors.
Kiara Álvarez
Inaugural Direct Action Visionary Grant Recipient
This funding allows me to take the next step in turning research into action, ensuring that psychological science informs policies that support the most vulnerable children and families. It provides an invaluable opportunity to apply my expertise in child development and mental health to real-world challenges, shaping policies that expand access to care and reduce disparities.”
Steven William Kasparek
2025 Jacquelin Goldman Congressional Fellowship

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