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ACLP shares the general public's concern about the COVID-19 pandemic. As the organization reacts to this public health crisis, we are guided by our vision: ACLP advances psychosocial care and the emotional safety of children, youth, and families impacted by healthcare and significant life experiences.

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Free Student Pop-Up
Ask a CCLS: A Webinar for Students to Connect and Ask Questions
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Apply July 28 - September 14
This prestigious new membership category will provide an opportunity to recognize leading researchers in the field of child life.
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Join conversations in informal groups of like-minded professionals.
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Pawsitive Coping: Facility Dogs as Child Life Collaborators
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Commit to DEI
See DEI Action Plan for ACLP - Academic, Clinical, Leadership, Personal
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Safe Spaces
Connect with those who share your sense of identity. ACLP Community> Forums> Affinity Groups
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Visit this page often to read the latest COVID-19 updates.
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Summer 2020
Read about the impact of COVID-19 and ACLP's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Premiere Issue - Open to All
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Member Spotlight

 

Kelsey Mora, CCLS, LPC

 

Kelsey Mora, CCLS, LPC, a PICU child life at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois, helped to successfully implement the ground-breaking PICU Up!™ program at her hospital. Based on research that shows the importance of early mobility and structured activity for critically ill children, the PICU Up!™ program protocols have led to pediatric patients being less sedated and more alert and interactive. 



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Child Life Calendar

Aug
13

[FREE Student Webinar] Ask a CCLS: A Webinar for Students to Connect and Ask Questions

Aug
15

Opening of the Child Life Professional Certification Exam Administration Testing Window

Aug
17

Webinar [Established Professionals] Child Life Care of Gender-Expansive Children and Youth

Aug
22

Deadline to Submit Transcripts and Other Documentation in Time to Apply for the 2021 Winter/Spring Internship

Aug
25

Applications Available for International Scholarships for Conference

Aug
26

[Free for Members & Students] Pop-Up Webinar - Pawsitive Coping: Facility Dogs as Child Life Collaborators

Aug
30

Closing of the Child Life Professional Certification Exam Administration Testing Window

Aug
31

[Submission Deadline] Call for Nominations for the 2021 Distinguished Service Award

Aug
31

[Submission Deadline] Call for Nominations for the 2021 Mary Barkey Clinical Excellence Award

Sep
05

Application Deadline for the 2021 Winter/Spring Internship

Sep
15

Applications and Supporting Documentation for the Mary Barkey Clinical Excellence Award Due

Sep
15

Applications and Supporting Documentation for the Distinguished Service Award Due

Sep
16

Webinar [Established Professionals] Supporting Staff and Patients Through the Holidays

Sep
23

Webinar [Emerging Professionals] Call in the JOY! Mindfulness Practices to Care for YourSELF this Holiday Season

Oct
09

Applications Due for International Scholarships for Conference

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