What is the Mentorship Program?
The ACLP Mentorship Program is free for ACLP members. As a structured six-month program, it is designed to support the career development and growth of both emerging & established child life specialists.
Individuals are paired together based on criteria outlined in the application. Pairings will work together during the six month duration through a series of monthly webinars where individuals earn 6.0 PDUs, one-on-one meetings, and messaging.
Timeline
The Mentorship Program will open its next round of applications this summer. Please check back for additional details and specific dates.
Mentor Criteria
To be considered as a Mentor, individuals must:
Hold the Certified Child Life Specialist credential
Be employed as a CCLS for at least three years by January 2025
Have current ACLP Professional membership
Identify and describe skills or expertise that could be shared with a mentee and a desire to support a mentee
Submit a completed application along with 2 mentor reference forms
Application coming soon.
Mentee Criteria
To be considered as a Mentee, individuals must:
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Hold the Certified Child Life Specialist credential as of January 2025
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Have current ACLP Professional membership
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Be currently employed as a child life specialist, with at least one year of paid work
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Describe a general learning or professional development focus
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Submit an application
FAQs: Mentorship Program Logistics
FAQs: Mentor / Mentee Relationship

