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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

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Participate in the 2021 Child Life Virtual Conference from any location and at times that work best for your schedule.
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Read VOL. 2, NO. 1
Don't miss the newest issue of The Journal of Child Life!
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Watch the Recording
As Covid vaccine trials in children continue, emotionally safe care must be a priority.
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Congratulations!
Learn about the recipients and their achievements.
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Spring 2021
Read about debiasing for equitable care, medical play for children with trachs, and much more.
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Congratulations!
Learn about the recipients and their achievements.
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MBA Recipient
Read Diane's impressive and inspiring professional bio.
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New AAP Policy Statement
Read AAP's statement in support of child life.
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DSA Recipient
Read Carla's impressive and inspiring professional bio.
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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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Connect With Your Peers
Join conversations in informal groups of like-minded professionals.
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Member Turning Points
View member achievements, including awards won, presentations given, articles/books published.
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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

May
12

Open Zoom for ACLP Members of Color

May
14

Webinar - Emotional Safety: Intervention Pillar

May
19

Member Virtual Meet-Up: ICU Child Life Specialists

May
20

Member Virtual Meet-Up: Inpatient Child Life Specialists

May
21

Webinar - Redefining the Rites of Passage: A Comprehensive Approach to Preparing Pediatric Patients for Adult Care

May
24

2021 Child Life Virtual Conference Begins

May
28

2021 Child Life Virtual Conference Ends

Jun
04

Deadline to Submit Abstracts for the Great Lakes Association of Child Life Professionals (GLACLP) Annual Conference

Jun
08

Member Virtual Meet-Up: Canadian Child Life Specialists

Jun
15

Member Virtual Meet-Up: International (Non-US and Canada) Child Life Specialists

Jun
15

Webinar - Emotional Safety: Environment Pillar

Jun
24

Member Virtual Meet-Up: Community-Based Child Life Specialists

Jun
30

Member Virtual Meet-Up: Outpatient Child Life Specialists

Jun
30

Webinar - Connecting the Dots: Race and Pediatrics and the Role of Child Life

Jul
15

Webinar - Emotional Safety: Staff Communication, Education, and Training Pillar

Jul
21

Layered Book Club Meeting: Living on the Borderlines

Jul
30

Webinar - Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth and Families: The Role of Child Life

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