March 31, 2023
As we close out this year’s Child Life Month, with the ongoing rise of traumatic incidents that affect children and families across our communities, we are once again reminded of how fragile life can be. Child life specialists are equipped with the skills to help children cope with serious life events; however, addressing traumatic news is still a challenge to face – and one you do not have to do alone. ACLP is here to support you and the child life community...
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September 2, 2022
Thank you for your continued support of children and families throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This continues to be an arduous time, and your strength and perseverance are applauded. As we approach the upcoming internship cycle, we would like to acknowledge some of the significant challenges that have been at the center of discussion among the child life community...
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June 28, 2022
Despite the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the Association of Child Life Professionals remains resolute in backing the American Academy of Pediatrics' longstanding policy of supporting adolescents’ right to access comprehensive, evidence-based reproductive healthcare services, including abortion.
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May 26, 2022
Statement from Alison E. Heron, MBA, CAE, CEO of the Association of Child Life Professionals on the deadly mass shootings that are tearing communities across the country apart with communities of color being disproportionately harmed.
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March 10, 2022
The Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) strongly condemns the actions occurring across the United States that directly threaten the health and well-being of transgender, gender-expansive, and LGBTQ youth.
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January 20, 2022
First and foremost, the ACLP Board of Directors would like to thank you for what you have done to help children and families through this unprecedented time. We are proud that child life has played a role in this global fight.
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