What's New  

We are pleased to announce that Wilma Brooks has joined the Child Life Council staff in the newly-created position of Director of Development. This position was developed in conjunction with CLC's new strategic plan, in order to identify sources of funding for a variety of ambitious initiatives outlined in the plan. In her new role, Wilma is responsible for spearheading CLC efforts to secure major grants and other funding from corporate, foundation, government and key individual donors to help underwrite new initiative-specific programs and projects. Wilma is also responsible for the legacy gift program for professional members. To learn more about Wilma and other CLC staff members, please visit CLC Staff.

The Child Life Certifying Committee recently introduced a new Code of Professional Practice, which addresses ethical dilemmas, behavior that reflects on the child life profession, and conduct that may put the general public at risk. All Certified Child Life Specialists will be required to provide confirmation of their consent to abide by the code prior to the end of 2013, and they will be asked for their continued agreement at critical points in the certification process. For more information, please review the complete Code of Professional Practice

Thank you to all voting members who participated in this year’s Board of Directors election. The slate of candidates as recommended by the Child Life Council Nominating Committee was formally approved, and we are pleased to confirm the newest members of the CLC Board of Directors: Amy Bullock, MSEd, CCLS (President-Elect); Suzanne Graca, MS, CCLS
(Secretary); and Melissa “Missi” Hicks MS, CCLS, LPC, RPT-S and Kate Shamszad, MS, CCLS (Directors). In addition, Lucy Raab, MA, CCLS, was elected Child Life Certifying Committee Second-Chair, and will be joining the Board of Directors as CLCC Senior Chair from 2014-2016. Learn More

The Child Life Council is extremely pleased to welcome Audrey Rothstein, CAE, as our new Deputy Director.  In her new position, Audrey will work on a wide variety of programs and activities. She will have key program responsibility for public relations, promotion and marketing. She will be the main contact for current corporate partners who exhibit or advertise with CLC, and she will cultivate partnerships with non-profit organizations that share mutual interests with CLC. Audrey will serve as chief staff liaison to various CLC committees and task forces, and she will have overall responsibility for the office and personnel administrative operations of the CLC headquarters. To learn more about Audrey and other CLC staff members, please visit CLC Staff.

Even if you aren’t able to join us in Washington, DC, you can still stay up to date on the 30th Annual Conference and Anniversary Celebration! CLC (@ChildLifeCouncl) is using the Twitter hash tag #CLC30th for all conference related tweets,  and conference attendees are invited to do the same.  To add your own observations, just add the phrase #CLC30th to any tweet.

In response to member interest, we have dramatically increased our online educational sessions in our 2012 Webinar Series, with twice the number of webinars that were presented in 2011. These latest offerings give you the opportunity to enhance your professional knowledge and earn credit toward recertification, right from your home or workplace computer.  To learn more about upcoming webinars, or to register for one or more sessions, please visit CLC Webinars.

Now Available Online: List of Academic Programs Offering Child Life Course

CLC recently compiled a self-reported list of academic institutions offering a class taught by a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) that will meet the criteria for the new certification requirement that will go into effect in Fall 2013. View List