FAQs
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.
There are currently only about 4000 Child Life Specialists in the nation. Our goal is to continue to grow in our field.
The FACLP began in 1991 by a group of individuals who wanted a space where they could give a voice to child life professionals in Florida, allowing us to provide the best care we can to children and their families.
As a nonprofit organization, we accept donations so we can provide resources, enhance training, and advocate for Child Life Professionals in Florida and the children and families experiencing hardships. To donate, please visit our Donation page.
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.
There are four main steps to becoming a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS). The first is obtaining a bachelor’s degree in any field and completing the relevant coursework. You will then do a clinical internship under the supervision of a CCLS followed by an assessment to verify you are ready for the exam. The last step is completing and passing the Child Life Certification Exam.
Yes, we do offer volunteer opportunities. Visit our Careers page to view our current open volunteer options.
We have a list of healthcare settings in Florida that have Child Life Programs. View our Child Life Programs page to learn more.
Careers
Conferences
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.
Prices of registration for the conference depend on your member status at FACLP. To view our current registration fees, visit our Conference page.
Our conference gives Child Life Professionals the opportunity to learn from experts in our field, find career opportunities, and network with other Child Life Professionals throughout Florida.
To register for the conference, visit the register section on our Conference page.
To become a member at FACLP, visit our Membership page and select the correct membership for you.
Member prices differ depending on your current career status. If you are a Certified Professional, memberships are $25 a year. If you are a student, memberships are $15 a year.
Becoming a member at FACLP means joining a community of people who share the same goals and aspirations as you. Together we work to advocate, support, and educate each other through our career.
There are many benefits to becoming a member at FACLP. These include Child Life career center postings, discounts on registration for our annual conference, and networking opportunities with other members in our field. To learn more about the benefits, visit our Membership page.
