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ACLP is the leading membership association devoted to professionals in the child life profession worldwide. When you join ACLP, the work that we do together supports the growth, access, and awareness of the child life profession.

Whether you are an aspiring professional pursuing certification or a child life specialist looking for educational opportunities and clinical resources, our goal is to support you at every stage of your professional journey.

Discover all the great benefits you'll receive as a member, and find which membership level fits your needs below.

Exclusive Member Benefits

Individual Membership

The Individual Membership level is designed for individuals working in the child life profession.

From professional and retired, to student and international, there are six membership categories available to individuals. 

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Child Life Program Membership

Designed for child life programs, this membership level allows programs to purchase a group membership to include their hospital or program staff.

This membership level offers exclusive benefits available only to Child Life Program Members.

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Child Life Supporter Membership

Thank you for your interest in joining our supporter program. Our supporter program is being re-evaluated and more information will be available soon. For any questions, please email bzack@childlife.org

ACLP Professional Code of Conduct

ACLP is committed to providing a professional, safe, and welcoming environment for all.

To maintain a standard of conduct that upholds the integrity of the association as well as to ensure individuals are demonstrating professional conduct, all members must adhere to the ACLP Professional Code of Conduct.

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