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The ACLP office will be closed on Thurs., Nov. 26 and Fri., Nov. 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

 

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.

Access resources for children, teens, parents, professionals, ACLP members, and other healthcare providers.

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ACLP Connect Is Here
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Celebrate Their Achievements
Read about these outstanding contributors to child life research.
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Committee Spotlight
Learn about the Academic Review Committee and volunteer Keri Edwards, EdD, CCLS
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Fall 2020
Read about DEI highlights, a tribute to child life, and much more.
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Read VOL. 1, NO. 2
Don't miss this must-read new resource: The Journal of Child Life
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Earn Over 24 PDUs
Get Live & On-Demand Access to 2021 Programming
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Connect With Your Peers
Join conversations in informal groups of like-minded professionals.
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Discover Child Life Resources
Explore new products and services.
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Created by and for CCLSs
Check back regularly for newly added resources.
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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.
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Stay Up to Date
Visit this page often to read the latest COVID-19 updates.
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Member Spotlight

Wendy Hickman-Miller 

Lisa McWhorter, MS, CCLS, CPMT &
Wendy Hickman-Miller, MA, CCLS

 

Read about the efforts of Lisa McWhorter, MS, CCLS, CPMT, and Wendy Hickman-Miller, MA, CCLS, to bring much-needed child life services to military children and families coping with deployments, remote duty stations, and loss of life. 



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Child Life Calendar

Dec
02

Webinar - Proactive and Preventative Strategies for Use with Patients with Behavioral Health Needs

Dec
04

Member Virtual Meet-Up: Inpatient Child Life Specialists

Dec
11

Member Virtual Meet-Up: ED Child Life Specialists

Dec
17

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

Dec
17

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

Dec
18

Member Virtual Meet-Up: Canadian Child Life Specialists

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