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 The ACLP office will be closed for the holidays from Monday, December 23rd through Wednesday, January 1st.
All orders in the online Child Life Store received after noon on December 19th will be filled and shipped in the new year.

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

Registration Is Open
Take advantage of early registration rates.
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Free for ACLP Members
Register for a timely pop-up webinar about self-care.
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Share Your Achievements
Submit awards won, presentations given, articles/books published...
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Scholarships Available
Apply for a one-person program conference scholarship.
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Apply by Dec. 17th
Complete the Volunteer Interest Form by Dec.17th
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Submit An Application
Have your research recognized at Conference.
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Now Available
See new learning opportunities for 2020.
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The Results Are In
See how your salary compares.
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Discover New Vendors
Explore new products and services.
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New for CCLSs
Get your CCLS Digital Badge.
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See the Results
Read the key takeaways.
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Call for Papers
Submit your papers to The Journal of Child Life.
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Member Spotlight

Katie Glass 

Meredith Cooper, MA, CCLS, LPC
&
Melissa Hicks, MS, CCLS, LPC, RPT-S

 

Meredith and Melissa noticed a gap in child life services and founded a non-profit that provides free professional support for children and teens during a parent's serious illness.



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Child Life Calendar

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

Jan
08

Deadline to Submit Application for Research Recognition Awards

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