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 The ACLP office will be closed on Monday, October 14th for Columbus Day.

 

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

Read the Fall Issue
Animal-Assisted Therapy, Educational Settings, and More
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Submit Your Nomination
The deadline to submit your nomination is October 31.
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See the Results
Read the key takeaways.
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The Results Are In
See how your salary compares.
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Note New Dates
Dates were changed to not conflict with religious holidays.
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International Scholarships
Applications Due: October 31, 2019
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Share Your Data
Compare your data with other child life programs.
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New for CCLSs
Get your CCLS Digital Badge.
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Earn PDUs Online
Recorded Conference Sessions, Live & Recorded Webinars, and Focus Articles
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Call for Papers
Submit your papers to The Journal of Child Life.
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The Latest Updates
For Accredited Internship Programs
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Visit Child Life Career Center
See the possibilities.
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Member Spotlight

Katie Glass 

Kana Harada, CCLS

 

Kana and her child life colleagues advocate for increasing pediatric psychosocial services in Japan.


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Child Life Calendar

Oct
15

UPDATED - Initial Offer Date for 2020 Winter/Spring Internship

Oct
16

UPDATED - Acceptance Date for 2020 Winter/Spring Internship

Oct
17

UPDATED - 2nd Offer Date for 2020 Winter/Spring Internship

Oct
18

Deadline to Submit Coursework Documents for Review in Time to Register for the November Child Life Professional Certification Exam

Oct
26

Texas Association of Child Life Professionals Conference

Oct
27

Deadline to Register for the November Child Life Professional Certification Exam

Oct
31

Deadline to Submit International Scholarship Applications for 2020 Conference

Oct
31

Deadline to Apply to Recertify through PDUs

Nov
01

Opening of the Child Life Professional Certification Exam Administration Testing Window

Nov
01

Research Recognition Award Applications Available

Nov
02

Great Lakes Association of Child Life Professionals (GLACLP) - 14th Annual Conference

Nov
09

24th Annual Midwest Child Life Conference

Nov
13

2019 Internship Application Process Guide Live Webinar for Students

Nov
15

Closing of the Child Life Professional Certification Exam Administration Testing Window

Nov
15

Deadline to Apply for Diversity Scholarships for Winter/Spring 2020 Internships

Dec
20

Deadline to Submit Transcripts and Documentation in time to Apply for the 2020 Summer Internship

Dec
31

Last Day to Reinstate Lapsed CCLS Credential

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