The Department of Clinical Child Psychology at the University of Kansas
The Department of Clinical Child Psychology at the University of Kansas is home to the Clinical Child Psychology Program (CCPP) leading to the doctoral degree in Clinical Child Psychology. Our CCPP is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association as a doctoral program in clinical psychology with a special emphasis on children, adolescents, and families.
Our mission is to develop leaders in the research, dissemination, and practice of psychological clinical science for children, youths, and their families.
Our Clinical Child Psychology Program fulfills the basic and traditional orientations to Clinical Psychology as a practice area in health service psychology with an emphasis in working with children, adolescents, parents, and families.
KU DCCP Quicklinks
The Child and Family Services Clinic
Our KU Child & Family Services Clinic provides affordable, quality mental health care to children, adolescents, and families of Northeast Kansas, including Lawrence, Eudora, Baldwin, Topeka, and the Kansas City Metro area.
KU CFSC is the primary training clinic for graduate students in the Clinical Child Psychology Doctoral program at the University of Kansas.
KU CFSC is the primary training clinic for graduate students in the Clinical Child Psychology Doctoral program at the University of Kansas.
Diversity
The Department of Clinical Child Psychology (DCCP) aspires to a world of harmony, unity, equity, and inclusion that is free from hate and discrimination.
Please follow the link below for our full statement on Diversity.
Please follow the link below for our full statement on Diversity.
2026 Ethics Workshop
Everything you need to know to attend our 2026 Ethics Workshop!
This year's topic is "Navigating Ethical Considerations for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Psychological Training and Practice"
3 APA-approved CEs available for $50
This year's topic is "Navigating Ethical Considerations for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Psychological Training and Practice"
3 APA-approved CEs available for $50
APA Accreditation
Questions related to the program’s accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-336-5979
E-mail: apaaccred@apa.org
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-336-5979
E-mail: apaaccred@apa.org
News from Clinical Child Psychology
Peter Fantozzi, MA Receives Award for Excellence in Research
Peter Fantozzi, MA has been awarded The Karen and Michael Roberts Travel Award for scholarly excellence in research. The award is made possible every semester by Karen and Michael Roberts.
Zachary C. Bricken will Present at The Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) Annual Meeting
Zachary Bricken, MA has been accepted to present a poster entitled "Perceptions of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) as a Co-Creative Tool in Behavior Change Intervention Development". This research was conducted as part of Zachary's task project and shares a new perspective on professional and trainee perspectives on AI’s use in behavioral health interventions.
Charlsie Solano Speaks at National Anxiety and Depression Conference
KU Clinical Child Psychology's Charlsie Solano was selected to give a 10-minute presentation at the 2025 Anxiety & Depression Conference.
Department of Clinical Child Psychology Student Receives Honorable Mention
Daniela Moreno-Duron receives 2025 Early Career Award Honorable Mention.