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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

The First Bulletin of the Year Is Here!
Read 'P Is for the Power in Words' and other articles.
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New Webinars Feb. 18, 20
Learn about maintaining professional boundaries and expanding child life services.
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2019 Opening Keynote
Jason A. Wolf, President of The Beryl Institute, will discuss patient experience at the 2019 Child Life Annual Conference.
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Special Edition Jan.18
This special edition features results of the Job Analysis.
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Strategic Planning Summit
Read about the 2018 ACLP Strategic Planning Summit.
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Visit Child Life Career Center
New year, new job opportunities. See the possibilities.
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Apply: Diversity Scholarship
Applications available now. Apply today!
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Watch Video
Learn how to complete an Eligibility Assessment for CCLS certification
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Read the Recap
Read about 2018 child life successes.
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View Academic Programs
View a list of academic programs offering pre-approved courses
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Communication Differences
Read about complications children with developmental disabilities face in medical settings.
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Read Summary
Learn about the ACLP Job Analysis Process
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Member Spotlight

Morganne Bovee

Morganne Bovee, MPH, CCLS

ACLP member Morganne Bovee, MPH, CCLS, is currently in Peru completing the culminating project for her master's degree in public health from George Washington University. The focus of Morganne's work is the prevalence of autism in the pediatric population and the psychological care available to patients and families.

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Child Life Calendar

Feb
15

Deadline to Submit Applications for One-Person Program Conference Scholarships

Feb
18

Webinar: Red Light, Green Light, Respecting the Guardrails, Navigating the Traffic, and Avoiding the Potholes of Professional Boundaries

Feb
20

Webinar: Expanding Child Life Services: Creating a Child Life Position to Work Specifically with Parents and Siblings in a Hospital Setting

Mar
27

Virtual Medicine 2019 Conference

Mar
29

Phoenix Area Child Life Mini Conference

Apr
01

ACLP Bulletin - Spring Issue

Apr
01

ACLP Bulletin - Deadline for Summer Submissions

Apr
11

2019 Child Life Annual Conference

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