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Cleft Palate / Cleft Lip

Model. Founded 1973. Support group for families of children with cleft lip and palate. Education for parents of newborns. Family social events and phone support network.
Write:
Prescription Parents, Inc.
P.O. Box 920554
Needham, MA 02492
Voice: 617-499-1936
Website: http://www.prescriptionparents.org
Verified: 12/1/2009

National network. Founded 1973. Provides information and referrals to individuals with cleft lip and palate or other craniofacial anomalies. Referrals to local cleft palate/craniofacial teams for treatment and to local parent support groups. Free information on various aspects of clefting for parents and individuals.
Write:
Cleft Palate Foundation
1504 E. Franklin St., Suite 102
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Voice: 1-800-242-5338 or 919-933-9044
Fax: 919-933-9604
Website: http://www.cleftline.org
E-mail: info@cleftline.org
Verified: 12/10/2009

Online. Resource for educational materials, cleft/craniofacial team information, emotional support and more. Local and regional family networking for parents, kids, teens and adults. Hosts the North American Craniofacial Family Conference for individuals and families dealing with all craniofacial conditions, including acquired facial differences (trauma, illness and disease).
Website: http://www.cleftadvocate.org
Verified: 9/24/2010

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Last Updated: May 11, 2011

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