Welcome!
GLACLP is Advancing and Connecting the Great Lakes Region & Beyond
2025 membership is open! We are committed to working alongside one another to advance our field through education and advocacy. We invite child life specialists, child life assistants, students, educators, leaders, and other associates to become part of the GLACLP community. As a member, you can receive:
- A discounted registration fee to the GLACLP Annual Conference
- Networking opportunities withing the GLACLP Mentor/Mentee Program
- Scholarship opportunities for students and professionals
- FREE access to education & PDUs with our annual webinar series
- Monthly newsletters with the latest updates
- Professional development opportunities






Learn about the GLACLP
We invite you to view our first GLACLP Community Meeting to learn about our current membership numbers, financial health, programming, scholarships, upcoming events, involvement opportunities, & more exciting updates!
If you are a 2026 GLACLP Member, you have the opportunity to win a $15 Gift Card for watching the GLACLP 2026 Q1 Membership Meeting & taking a brief survey afterwards. Take the survey to be entered into the raffle. The survey will close on April 30th at 11:59pm; winner will be announced the following week.