What is the Cleft Palate Foundation?
The Cleft Palate Foundation (CPF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to optimizing the quality of life for individuals affected by facial birth defects. It was founded by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association in 1973 to be the public service arm of the professional Association.
The mission of CPF is to enhance the quality of life for individuals affected by cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial birth defects.
As we strive to accomplish the mission of CPF, four governing values drive the efforts of the Board of Directors, employees and volunteers:
We value the
- well-being of affected individuals and families
- advancement of knowledge through research
- interdisciplinary team care that is patient and family focused
- merits of differences
CPF operates the CLEFTLINE – 1-800-24-CLEFT – and produces free publications. The CLEFTLINE is an 800-toll free service providing information to callers about clefts and other craniofacial anomalies. Callers can request information about cleft palate/craniofacial treatment teams and parent-patient support groups in their local region.
CPF also awards annual research grants to support investigation into the causes and treatments of facial birth defects. Several small college scholarships are awarded each year. Scholarships supporting nurse and orthodontic resident education are also available.
CPF is supported solely through tax-deductible contributions. Your tax deductible gift can help insure that the valuable services CPF provides to families today will continue to be available in the future.