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Child Life Professionals Are Health-Care Superheroes

The ACLP office will be closed on November 3, 2020 for Election Day.

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.

News & Updates

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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 Mentor Subcommittee and volunteer Cam Sutter, MA, 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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View the Recording Now

Supporting Children from Diverse Cultures

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Connect With Your Peers

Join conversations in informal groups of like-minded professionals.

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Acceptance Dates Updated

View the Updated Winter/Spring Internship 2021 Offer and Acceptance Dates

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Discover Child Life Resources

Explore new products and services.

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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. ACLP Community> Forums> Affinity Groups

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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

Andy Standish spotlight

Andrea 'Andy' Mangione Standish, CCLS

Read how Andy and her team, with the help of child life student volunteers, quickly pivoted to provide support during the global pandemic.

Child Life Calendar

Oct

Deadline to Apply to Recertify through PDUs

Nov

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

Nov

Webinar - The ABCs of Understanding Emotional Responses: Attunement, Brain State, and Connection

Nov

The ACLP office will be closed on November 3, 2020 for Election Day.

News & Updates

Member Spotlight

Andrea 'Andy' Mangione Standish, CCLS

Connect with ACLP

Child Life Calendar

Deadline to Apply to Recertify through PDUs

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

Webinar - The ABCs of Understanding Emotional Responses: Attunement, Brain State, and Connection

Application Due for the Diversity Scholarship for Winter/Spring 2021