Association of Child Life Professionals

Association of Child Life Professionals ACLP is the leading membership association serving child life professionals as they empower children

Child life specialists promote quality psychosocial care by providing age appropriate preparation for medical procedures, pain management and coping strategies, and play and self-expression activities. Understanding that a child’s welfare also depends on the support of the family, child life specialists provide information, support, and guidance to parents, siblings, and other family members.

Today’s free ACLP webinar is kicking off soon, and it’s a can’t‑miss session for anyone looking to deepen their understa...
06/11/2026

Today’s free ACLP webinar is kicking off soon, and it’s a can’t‑miss session for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the Child Life and DIR framework. Join us as we explore how developmental, individual, and relationship‑based approaches support stronger, more responsive care.

Don't miss it—save your spot and be part of today’s learning: https://education.childlife.org/products/child-life-and-dir

Relationships are at the heart of child life practice, but how do we measure their quality?A new paper in The Journal of...
06/10/2026

Relationships are at the heart of child life practice, but how do we measure their quality?

A new paper in The Journal of Child Life explores tools for assessing the relationships Certified Child Life Specialists build with their patients. The study identifies a 17-item measure that could help researchers better understand how these connections influence patient outcomes and strengthen the evidence base for child life practice.

Read the article: https://childlife.scholasticahq.com/article/161546-child-life-specialist-patient-relationships-measuring-relationship-quality

Announced at the Child Life Conference: ACLP members now receive one free webinar each month!🎉 Stay current, earn PDUs, ...
06/09/2026

Announced at the Child Life Conference: ACLP members now receive one free webinar each month!🎉 Stay current, earn PDUs, and learn from experts across all domains of practice. See what’s next: https://education.childlife.org/live-webinars

Insightful learning and conversations were at the heart of this year’s Child Life Conference. From breakout sessions to ...
06/02/2026

Insightful learning and conversations were at the heart of this year’s Child Life Conference. From breakout sessions to keynote speakers, attendees explored new ideas and shared best practices that advance child life care. Explore more upcoming learning opportunities: https://education.childlife.org/live-webinars

The 2026 Child Life Conference was filled with energy, connection, and inspiration. We’re grateful for every attendee wh...
06/01/2026

The 2026 Child Life Conference was filled with energy, connection, and inspiration. We’re grateful for every attendee who brought passion and purpose to the conversations that shape our field.
Join the community: https://www.childlife.org/Membership

Earned PDUs at the Child Life Conference? Make sure they’re counted toward recertification 📲. Complete the evaluation fo...
05/28/2026

Earned PDUs at the Child Life Conference? Make sure they’re counted toward recertification 📲. Complete the evaluation for each session in the mobile app, then download your conference certificate right from the app. Keep your progress on track and your PDUs up to date!

Congratulations to Heather Rossi, CCLS, CPST, recipient of the 2026 Mary Barkey Clinical Excellence Award!Heather’s extr...
05/23/2026

Congratulations to Heather Rossi, CCLS, CPST, recipient of the 2026 Mary Barkey Clinical Excellence Award!

Heather’s extraordinary clinical skill, compassion, and dedication have made a lasting impact on countless children and families navigating some of healthcare’s most difficult moments. Her evidence-based, family-centered approach reflects the very best of the child life profession.

We are proud to recognize Heather for her outstanding contributions and commitment to advancing exceptional care.

We’re proud to announce Barbara Romito, MA, CCLS, as the recipient of the 2026 ACLP Distinguished Service Award, the hig...
05/23/2026

We’re proud to announce Barbara Romito, MA, CCLS, as the recipient of the 2026 ACLP Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Association of Child Life Professionals. Her more than 35 years of leadership, innovation, mentorship, and advocacy have made a lasting impact on children, families, and the child life profession. Congratulations, Barbara, on this well-deserved recognition!

05/22/2026

We asked attendees at the Child Life Conference what they love about child life. Here’s what they said. 💚

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