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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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News & Updates

Leading Emotional Safety
Preview and explore the emotional safety framework and resources.
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DSA Recipient
Read Carla's impressive and inspiring professional bio.
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Register Today
Participate in the 2021 Child Life Virtual Conference from any location and at times that work best for your schedule.
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Join Us March 9
Hear about the state of the association, updates, and ask questions during the Q&A.
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MBA Recipient
Read Diane's impressive and inspiring professional bio.
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Apply by March 18
These scholarships are for Summer 2021 interns.
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View 2020 Highlights
Read about ACLP's response to the global pandemic, economic turmoil, and a social justice reckoning.
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New AAP Policy Statement
Read AAP's statement in support of child life.
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Celebrate Their Achievements
Read about these outstanding contributors to child life research.
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Read VOL. 1, NO. 2
Don't miss this must-read new resource: The Journal of Child Life
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ACLP Connect Is Here
Log in, add a profile picture, explore the groups, find an event, and take a poll!
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Connect With Your Peers
Join conversations in informal groups of like-minded professionals.
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Member Spotlight

 

Jon Luongo, MA, CCLS

 

Jon works as a child life specialist at Maimonides Infant & Children’s Hospital of Brooklyn, where he provides procedural support in the radiology and ambulatory surgery units. He’s also active in his healthcare workers union and passionate about educating colleagues about the benefits of union membership. 



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Child Life Calendar

Mar
07

Annual Dialysis Conference: Child Life Symposium

Mar
09

ACLP Virtual Town Hall, 12 PM ET [Open to All Members]

Mar
10

Deadline to Apply for the March 2021 Administration of the Child Life Professional Certification Exam

Mar
15

Opening of the Child Life Professional Certification Exam Administration Testing Window

Mar
15

Webinar - Emotional Safety: The Other Side of the Patient Safety Coin

Mar
15

Fall 2021 Internship Application Deadline

Mar
22

Deadline to Submit the Volunteer Interest Form

Mar
30

Closing of the Child Life Professional Certification Exam Administration Testing Window

Mar
30

Webinar - Who's the Boss: Ethical Considerations When Caregivers Decline Preparation

Mar
31

Child Life Month Ends

Apr
01

Deadline to Submit Articles for Consideration for the Summer 2021 Issue of the ACLP Bulletin

Apr
15

Webinar - Diversity and Inclusion: The Student Population (An EBP Overview of Practice)

Apr
21

Layered Book Club Meeting: The Undocumented Americans

Apr
30

Webinar - Emotional Safety: Screening & Assessment Pillar

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