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Effective July 12, 2021

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

Read VOL. 2, NO. 1
Don't miss the newest issue of The Journal of Child Life!
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Effective July 12, 2021
Ms. Heron has more than 18 years of leadership experience.
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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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Connect With Your Peers
Join conversations in informal groups of like-minded professionals.
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New AAP Policy Statement
Read AAP's statement in support of child life.
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View the Recording
View the recording of the Town Hall that was held on May 28, 2021.
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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

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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