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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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Submit an Abstract
The abstract submissions portal is now open for the 2020 conference.
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View Academic Programs
View a list of academic programs offering pre-approved courses.
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Register for June Webinars
June 10: Empirical Research and June 12: Data-Driven Teams and Practices
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Learn About Abstract Submissions
From Brittany Blake, ACLP Conference Planning Chair
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Read the Spring Issue
Read 'The Opioid Crisis: An Interprofessional Response' and other relevant articles.
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Watch Video
Learn how to complete an Eligibility Assessment for CCLS certification.
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Member Spotlight

Mother-Daughter
Lori Brinkmeyer, CCLS, &
Allie DiBlasi, CCLS

This Mother's Day, ACLP celebrates Lori Brinkmeyer, CCLS, and Allie DiBlasi, CCLS. They share a strong mother-daughter bond in addition to careers in child life. Read about their dedication to the profession and each other in this special Member Spotlight.

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Child Life Calendar

Jun
30

Deadline to Submit an Abstract for the 2020 Child Life Annual Conference

Jul
18

Deadline to Submit Breakout Session Proposals for The Beryl Institute's Patient Experience Conference 2020

Jul
18

Webinar: Session One of the Three-Part Series: Keeping the Balance while Climbing the Ladder of Cultural Competence

Jul
25

Webinar: Session Two of the Three-Part Series: Keeping the Balance while Climbing the Ladder of Cultural Competence

Aug
01

Webinar: Session Three of the Three-Part Series: Keeping the Balance while Climbing the Ladder of Cultural Competence

Aug
10

Deadline to Register for the August Child Life Professional Certification Exam

Aug
15

Opening of the Child Life Professional Certification Exam Administration Testing Window

Aug
22

Deadline to Submit Transcripts and Other Documentation in Time to Apply for the 2020 Winter/Spring Internship

Aug
30

Closing of the Child Life Professional Certification Exam Administration Testing Window

Sep
06

Florida Association of Child Life Professionals Conference

Sep
14

Southeastern Association of Child Life Professionals Conference

Oct
26

Texas Association of Child Life Professionals Conference

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