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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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Summer 2020
Read about the impact of COVID-19 and ACLP's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Submit Abstracts July 1-31
ACLP is seeking new voices to share your unique knowledge and experiences.
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Stay Up to Date
Visit this page often to read the latest COVID-19 updates.
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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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Connect With Your Peers
Join conversations in informal groups of like-minded professionals.
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Premiere Issue - Open to All
Don't miss this must-read new resource: The Journal of Child Life
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Attend Free Keynotes
These highly-rated keynote sessions are now available to all through the generosity of our speakers.
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Check back regularly for newly added resources.
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New Research Report
Read The Value of Certified Child Life Specialists
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From the President
ACLP Condemnation of Racism and Discrimination
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Are You Up to Date?
Read the 12 Principles of the Code of Ethics
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Member Spotlight

Katie Glass 

Kaylee O'Brien, MS, CCLS

 

Kaylee O’Brien, MS, CCLS, is a child life specialist supporting oncology/hematology patients at the University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital. She provides education and procedural support to patients receiving MIBG radiation therapy and works with children and families during the post-treatment isolation period. 



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Child Life Calendar

Jul
03

Research Recognition Award Applications Due

Jul
13

[FREE] Webinar - It's Not the Shark, It's the Water: The Intersection of Whiteness and Child Life

Jul
13

Webinar [Established Professionals] How Child Life Leaders Can Provide Planned Resources that Help Specialists and Teams to ‘INSPIRIT’ Resilience in Trauma Environments

Jul
31

[Submission Portal Closes] Call for Abstracts for the 20201 Child Life Annual Conference

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