We are dedicated to inspiring, promoting, and advocating for child life professionals across Florida. We offer networking opportunities and ongoing education in this dynamic field, empowering professionals to support children and families in their times of need.
Welcome to the Florida Association of Child Life Professionals (FACLP), an organization committed to providing support and education for current and aspiring Child Life Specialists in Florida. Our members are dedicated professionals who work with children and their families during times of hardship, especially in hospital settings. Our goal is to inspire, advocate for, and promote people who are or want to become Child Life Specialists and create a community dedicated to using our education and compassion to help children and families in need.
At FALCP, we are passionate about creating opportunities for our members and others in the Child Life Specialist community to get together and learn from each other. Every year we hold a conference that allows Child Life Specialists to attend educative sessions led by professionals in our field and network with fellow specialists throughout Florida. Learn more about FALCP’s annual conferences and experience the opportunity to learn more, network, and partake in activities with fellow members of the FALCP community. Â
Your support helps FACLP provide essential resources and advocacy for child life professionals across Florida.
FACLP strives to provide a space where Child Life Professionals can gain education, support, and networking opportunities. We want to ensure that children and families going through hardships get the support they deserve from professionals who care. By educating healthcare providers, hospital administrators, and community organizations, we hope to share the importance of supporting and growing the child life profession. We aim to make FALCP an organization that is there for its members and the children and families in need.
The Florida Association of Child Life Professionals (FACLP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for Child Life Professionals throughout Florida. We provide learning resources, networking, and career opportunities to enhance the field of child life services, so we can better provide for children and their families in need.
A Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) is a professional that helps children and their families during hardships, especially in healthcare settings. They prepare, educate, distract, play, and provide coping strategies to make children and their families feel as comfortable as possible.
You can join our Planning Committee if you are interested in taking part in the creation and success of our annual conference. We have multiple committees that are available to join, so you can find the right one for you.
To become a member at FACLP, visit our Membership page and select the correct membership for you.
