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Class Calls
During Class Calls, an ACLP staff member will join your class virtually to share information about the association, certification, governance, membership, and other opportunities provided by ACLP.
Class Calls can by scheduled for the fall or spring semester. This is a free program open to all child life courses. Students who attend a Class Call receive $15 off the ACLP membership fee.
Scheduling is now open for the fall 2024 semester.
Membership Access Program
Funded by Disney, the ACLP Membership Access Program provides a free ACLP Professional or Student Membership.
To apply, individuals must have not been an ACLP member within the last five years as well as meet all criteria for professional/student membership.
Applicants from underrepresented groups will receive priority consideration.
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Hardship Waiver Program
Funded by Disney, this program waives payment of annual membership dues for individuals with proven financial hardship.
Hardship Waivers are by invite-only and are granted for one year. Requests for hardship waivers must be re-submitted annually. A member may be granted no more than two hardship waivers.
How does the Hardship Waiver Work?
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An email will be sent to those who have not renewed their membership within two weeks of their expired membership date (during the grace period).
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The expired member will use the link provided in the email to apply for the hardship waiver. At that time, the member will enter details about their financial hardship.
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The membership department will review all submissions and a confirmation email will be sent to those whose submission has been approved.
ACLP Affinity Groups
ACLP is proud to facilitate several affinity groups for the child life community.
These Affinity Groups provide a welcoming space where individuals with shared identities, experiences, or interests can come together to connect, support, and empower each other within the shared community.
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 and beyond through a series of monthly webinars (earn 6.0 PDUs), one-on-one meetings, and messaging.