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Membership Benefits
Child Life Council is the only international professional association devoted to child life specialists. As a member, you will have access to a series of valuable benefits designed to enhance your development as a child life professional.
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- Career Center
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Apply Online to Become a Member (Recommended Method)
If you intend to pay with a Visa or MasterCard, apply for membership online using the fast and easy Online Membership Application, the recommended method for joining CLC. Online applications and payment will be processed automatically, and you will receive immediate confirmation of receipt for your records. Once you have applied for membership, you can quickly access your member benefits, and manage your membership online. Please note, if you are applying for student membership, your membership status will be considered "pending" until proof of student status is received and processed by CLC staff. For more information, refer to the student membership category.
Download a Membership Application Form
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. Please fill out the application and mail to the CLC office, along with the check and any supporting paperwork (e.g. proof of full-time student status). Allow up to two weeks for processing.