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    What is ACL?

    The Association of Child Life (ACL) is a student professional organization. ACL is the student organization for students interested in learning more about working with children of all ages in the medical settings. The goal of this group is to provide philanthropic activities for the pediatric population while further learning about how to care for the psychosocial care of hospitalized children.

    Why should I join?

    *Meet professionals in your field
    *Meet other UA students in your field
    *Learn about the many different dimensions of the child life major
    *Get involved in campus, community, and national pediatric philanthropic activities
    *Learn about current trends in child life

    Membership

    Membership into ACL is open to any student interested in working with children and families particularly in the medical setting. There is an annual $10.00 membership fee. To become a member, attend the next monthly meeting and ask about becoming a member. You will simply need to fill out a membership information form and pay the annual membership fee. Forms may be submitted at the ACL meeting or to the faculty sponsor listed below. (Association of Child Life application)

    Contact Information

    To learn more information about becoming a member of the Association of Child Life contact:

    Dr. Sherwood Burns-Nader
    (205) 348-6269
    sburns@ches.ua.edu

    Links

    The following link is for those interested in learning more about the field of child life:
    www.childlife.org

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