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Certified Child Life Specialists provide evidence-based, developmentally appropriate interventions including therapeutic play, preparation and education that reduce fear, anxiety, and pain for children and youth.

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News & Updates

Winter 2020
Read about the importance of pronouns, child life in Taiwan, and more.
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Share Your Achievements
Submit awards won, presentations given, articles/books published in Member Turning Points.
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Register for Conference
Read about the keynote speakers.
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Apply by March 16
For Summer 2020 Spring Interns
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Join a Committee
Read the 2020 Volunteer Interest Guide and submit your form by Feb. 29.
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Are You Up to Date?
Read the 12 Principles of the Code of Ethics
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Call for Papers
Submit your papers to The Journal of Child Life.
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Now Available
See new learning opportunities for 2020.
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New for CCLSs
Get your CCLS Digital Badge.
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Discover New Vendors
Explore new products and services.
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The Results Are In
See how your salary compares.
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Member Spotlight

Katie Glass 

Meredith Cooper, MA, CCLS, LPC
&
Melissa Hicks, MS, CCLS, LPC, RPT-S

 

Meredith and Melissa noticed a gap in child life services and founded a non-profit that provides free professional support for children and teens during a parent's serious illness.



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Child Life Calendar

Feb
14

Application Available for the Diversity Scholarship for Summer 2020

Mar
01

Child Life Month Begins

Mar
03

Webinar [Established Professionals] In for the Long Haul: Exploring Career Longevity Among Child Life Specialists

Mar
10

Deadline to Apply for the March 2020 Administration of the Child Life Professional Certification Exam

Mar
12

Webinar [Emerging Professionals] Resilience Over Balance: Professional Sustainability for the Modern Child Life Specialist

Mar
15

Opening of the Child Life Professional Certification Exam Administration Testing Window

Mar
15

Deadline to Submit Internship Applications for Fall 2020

Mar
16

Deadline to Submit a Diversity Scholarship Application for Summer 2020

Mar
25

Virtual Medicine: Best Practices in Medical Virtual Reality 2020

Mar
25

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners National Conference

Mar
27

13th Annual Phoenix Area Child Life Conference

Mar
30

Closing of the Child Life Professional Certification Exam Administration Testing Window

Mar
31

Child Life Month Ends

Apr
20

The Beryl Institute Patient Experience Conference

Apr
27

Annual Association of Pediatric Oncology Social Work Conference

May
21

Child Life Annual Conference

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