• American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association
  The American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) Dedicated to all aspects of facial birth defects. Organization for health care professionals representing over 32 disciplines.
  
  
• Children with Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip
  Cleft lip and palate are among the most common birth effects, occuring in one of every 500 to 1000 babies. Surgery and therapy are available to correct these conditions but may not be accessible for children in orphanages
  
  
• Cleft Advocate
  Cleft Advocate is a one-stop resource for cleft patients and their families, providing education and understanding for dealing with the medical issues cleft patients face. This site also includes insurance and advocacy tips and the Family-To-Family Connection.
  
  
• Cleft Lip and Palate
  A multimedia tutorial for parents and professionals.
  
  
• Cleft Lip and Palate Association
  UK-wide voluntary organisation specifically helping those with and affected by cleft lip and palate.
  
  
• Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery
  If you're considering surgery to correct cleft lip or palate Surgery very informative site.
  
  
• Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate: Internet Resources
  Resources for cleft lip/cleft palate for parents and professionals.
  
  
• Cleft Palate Foundation (CPF)
  Cleft lip and cleft palate are the fourth most frequent birth defects in the United States, affecting one out of every 700 newborns. Over 5,000 babies are born each year with these congenital conditions.
  
  
• Cleft-Talk: Online Support Group for Parents and Individuals
  If you are a person who has been touched by cleft in any way, you may be interested in joining Cleft-Talk. Cleft-Talk is an online discussion list that will link you to other families around the world who are dealing/have dealt/will deal with the very same challenges that you face today. Subscription to Cleft-Talk is free. Simply subscribe and you will immediately begin receiving messages from other parents and cleft-affected persons. Ask questions, offer your advice, share your story and read about other families' experiences. This is a free mailing list expressly for the purpose of providing networking and support for one another.
  
  
• Cleft.ie
  The Cleft Lip & Palate Association of Ireland (CLAPAI), registered charity, is a voluntary group formed to provide support and information for parents of children affected by cleft lip and palate and those directly affected by the condition.
  
  
• Frequently Asked Questions: Cleft Lip/Palate
  What causes cleft lip and palate and other questions regarding this disorder.
  
  
• International Craniofacial Institute
  provides treatment for craniofacial deformities, syndromes, trauma, and cleft lip and palate conditions
  
  
• Special Friends Foundation
  The Special Friends Foundation aims to help not only the children but also their families. A goal of the SFF is to provide an information network of printed and Internet material that will allow parents to achieve an understanding of RTS within 24 hours of diagnosis.
  
  
• The Smile Train
  The Smile Train, an international children's charity launched in 1999, is dedicated to helping the millions of children in the world suffering from cleft lip and palate.
  
  
• Thousand Smiles Foundation
  group of Rotarians dedicated to the treatment of maxillo-facial deformities.
  
  
• Wide Smiles
  EXCELLENT SITE - they provide support, inspiration, information and networking for families everywhere who may be dealing with the challenges associated with clefting.
  
  
• Cleft Lip and Palate - DrGreene.com
  Read about this birth defect, learn why it happens, and find out how it can be prevented.
  
  
• Cleft Lip and Palate in Children - Keep Kids Healthy
  Cleft lip and cleft palate treatment and repair can help with feeding difficulties and problems with speech development.
  
  
• Cleft lip and palate: What are the causes?
  Cleft lip and palate can be detected by ultrasound, amniocentesis and molecular genetic techniques
  
  

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