The Association of Child Life Professionals Employee Directory
Hospitals and Health CareIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
The Association of Child Life Professionals is a nonprofit organization within the hospitals and health care sector that works to improve the well-being of children and families by promoting effective, quality child life services in health care environments. It functions as a hub for professional development, offering print and online educational resources to keep practitioners up to date with current research and practice. The association administers the Child Life Certification program (CCLS), which includes ongoing continuing education to maintain professional competence. Its primary audience includes child life professionals, health care providers, and health care organizations seeking to enhance pediatric care through standardized, evidence-informed practice, with members sharing knowledge through online communities and in-person meetings. Governance is provided by a Board of Directors elected from the membership, with work conducted by volunteer committees and task forces and supported by paid staff at the headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. The organization is based in Chicago, Illinois.